SB 503 — A More Efficient Office of Vital Records.
Last action — Re-ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
The bill focuses on improving the efficiency of the Office of Vital Records.
This bill aims to streamline processes at the Office of Vital Records. It is intended to enhance the efficiency of record management and services provided by this office.
Summary
A More Efficient Office of Vital Records.
Bill Text
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Read SB 503 on the official North Carolina source →Action History
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Re-ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (179)
179 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 179 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Jackson | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Caleb Theodros | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Dan Blue | Democratic | Yea |
| DeAndrea Salvador | Democratic | Yea |
| Gale Adcock | Democratic | Yea |
| Gladys A. Robinson | Democratic | Yea |
| Graig Meyer | Democratic | Yea |
| Jay J. Chaudhuri | Democratic | Yea |
| Joyce Waddell | Democratic | Yea |
| Julie Mayfield | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa Grafstein | Democratic | Yea |
| Michael Garrett | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Mujtaba A. Mohammed | Democratic | Yea |
| Natalie S. Murdock | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Sophia Chitlik | Democratic | Yea |
| Sydney Batch | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Terence Everitt | Democratic | Yea |
| Val Applewhite | Democratic | Yea |
| Woodson Bradley | Democratic | Yea |
| Amy S. Galey | Republican | Yea |
| Benton G. Sawrey | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Rabon | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Brinson | Republican | Yea |
| Bobby Hanig | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Overcash | Republican | Yea |
| Buck Newton | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Ford | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chris Measmer | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Craven, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Eddie D. Settle | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Burgin | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Corbin | Republican | Not Voting |
| Lisa S. Barnes | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Hollo | Republican | Yea |
| Michael A. Lazzara | Republican | Yea |
| Michael V. Lee | Republican | Yea |
| Norman W. Sanderson | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Berger | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Hise | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Jarvis | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy D. Moffitt | Republican | Yea |
| Tom McInnis | Republican | Yea |
| Vickie Sawyer | Republican | Yea |
| W. Ted Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Daniel | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 503 do?
- A More Efficient Office of Vital Records.
- What is the current status of SB 503?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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