North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

HB 1229 — Strip Corporations of Political Spending.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    3 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 1229 now includes additional sponsors, indicating broader support for the measure aimed at limiting corporate political spending in North Carolina. This change emphasizes a collective push from multiple representatives, which may strengthen the bill’s chances of passing. By adopting this amendment, the bill reflects a growing concern about the influence of corporate money in politics and seeks to enhance democratic processes.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1229 Short Title:
1229 May 7, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30604-LUye-107 Short Title:Strip Corporations of Political Spending.
Strip Corporations of Political Spending.
Representative Morey.
Representatives Morey, Butler, Harrison, and Cook (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TOAMENDTHENORTHCAROLINACONSTITUTIONTO LIMITCORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING POWERS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 11, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TOAMENDTHE NORTHCAROLINACONSTITUTIONTO LIMITCORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING POWERS.
For purposes of this section, political spending power is the legal capacity to expend money or anything of value to influence the outcome of a vote of the electorate." *DRH30604-LUye-107* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.
For purposes of this section, political spending power is the legal capacity to expend money or anything of value to influence the outcome of a vote of the electorate." *H1229-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.
If a majority of votes cast on the question are against the amendment set out in Section 1 of this act, the amendment shall have no effect.
If a majorityof votes cast on the question are against the amendment set out in Section 1 of this act, the amendment shall have no effect.
Page 2 DRH30604-LUye-107
Page 2 House Bill 1229-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (167)

167 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1229?
HB 1229 is sponsored by Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), and Marcia Morey (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1229?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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