North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 34 D · 7 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 90 — State and Local Government Retirees Cost of Living Adjustment.

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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 February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 42 sponsors

    3 primary, 39 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (34 D · 7 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated HB 90, the bill now specifies that retirees whose benefits began between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, will receive a 3% increase in their retirement allowance. This change is important because it ensures that new retirees within that time frame also receive cost-of-living adjustments, helping to maintain their purchasing power during inflation. Additionally, the funding allocated for this adjustment remains the same at $250 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which underscores the state's commitment to support its retirees.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 90 Short Title:
90 Feb 10, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30007-MRap-10 Short Title:State & Local Gov't Retirees COLA.
State & Local Gov't Retirees COLA.
Representative Logan.
Representatives Logan, Wheatley, Butler, and Majeed (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 11, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
"(ff) In accordancewith subsection(a)ofthis section, effectiveJuly 1,2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before January 1, 2025, is increased by three percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2025.
"(ff) In accordancewith subsection(a)ofthis section, effectiveJuly1,2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before January 1, 2025, is increased by three percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2025.
Effective July 1, 2025, theretirement allowance payable to, oron account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced after January 1, 2025, but before June 30, 2025, is increased by a prorated amount of three percent (3%), as determined by the Board of Trustees based upon the number of months that a retirement allowance was paid between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025." SECTION 1.(d) G.S.
Effective July1, 2025, theretirement allowance payableto, oron account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced after January1, 2025, but before June 30, 2025, is increased bya prorated amount of three percent (3%), as determined by the Board of Trustees based upon the number of months that a retirement allowance was paid between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025." SECTION 1.(d) G.S.
"(hhh) Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before July 1, 2024, is increased by three percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2025, in accordance with subsection (k) of this *DRH30007-MRap-10* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 section.
"(hhh) Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before July 1, 2024, is increased by three *H90-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2025, in accordance with subsection (k) of this section.
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill provides a 3% cost-of-living adjustment to retirement allowances for certain beneficiaries from July 1, 2025.

  • G.S. 135-5

    (aaaa) Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before July 1, 2024, is increased by three percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2024, in accordance with subsection (o) of this section. Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced after July 1, 2024, but before June 30, 2025, is increased by a prorated amount of three percent (3%), as determined by the Board of Trustees based upon the number of months that a retirement allowance was paid between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

    Introduces a cost-of-living adjustment of 3% for retirement allowances effective July 1, 2025.

  • G.S. 135-65

    (ll) Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before July 1, 2024, is increased by three percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2024. Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced after July 1, 2024, but before June 30, 2025, is increased by a prorated amount of three percent (3%), as determined by the Board of Trustees based upon the number of months that a retirement allowance was paid between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

    Establishes a similar cost-of-living adjustment of 3% for retirement allowances under the provisions of this section.

  • G.S. 120-4.22A

    (ff) In accordance with subsection (a) of this section, effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before January 1, 2025, is increased by three percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced after January 1, 2025, but before June 30, 2025, is increased by a prorated amount of three percent (3%), as determined by the Board of Trustees based upon the number of months that a retirement allowance was paid between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.

    Implements a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for retirement allowances for certain beneficiaries in the post-retirement increase section.

  • G.S. 128-27

    (hhh) Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced on or before July 1, 2024, is increased by three percent (3%) of the allowance payable on June 1, 2025, in accordance with subsection (k) of this section. Effective July 1, 2025, the retirement allowance payable to, or on account of, beneficiaries whose retirement commenced after July 1, 2024, but before June 30, 2025, is increased by a prorated amount of three percent (3%), as determined by the Board of Trustees based upon the number of months that a retirement allowance was paid between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

    Adds a provision for a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for retirement allowances for beneficiaries under this retirement system.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 90?
HB 90 is sponsored by Donna McDowell White (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), Phil Rubin (Democratic), James Roberson (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Jarrod Lowery (Republican), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Abe Jones (Democratic), Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), B. Ray Jeffers (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Mike Colvin (Democratic), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Todd Carver (Republican), Becky Carney (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Deb Butler (Democratic), Diane Wheatley (Republican), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 90?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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