H 0006 | Uniformed Heroes Voting Act | 01/25/2023 | 03/28/2023 – Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Destin Hall |

Prohibits anyone in uniform from being turned down to vote.

H 0025 | Volunteer Rescue Worker Tax Credit | 01/26/2023 | 01/30/2023 – Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Keith Kidwell |

This bill allows an income tax credit to volunteer fire and rescue personnel for expenses incurred while volunteering based upon expenses paid.

H 0034 | Protect Those Who Serve and Protect Act | 01/30/2023 | 02/15/2023 – Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Kelly Hastings |

INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR DISCHARGING OR ATTEMPTING TO DISCHARGE A FIREARM AT OR INTO AN UNOCCUPIED EMERGENCY VEHICLE AND TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR POINTING A LASER DEVICE AT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR OTHER EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WHEN THE PERSON OR ANIMAL IS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES.

H 0041 | Hotel Safety Issues | 02/01/2023 | 02/15/2023 – Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | John Bradford |

H 0046 | Eliminate Tax on Gov’t Retirees | 02/02/2023 | 02/06/2023 – Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | George Cleveland |

Makes income received from a NC State or Local Government Retirement Plan or Federal Retirement plan exempt from State Income Tax. (Similar to previous us bills aligning with the Bailey Act).

H 0054 | Make North Carolina Home Act of 2023 | 02/06/2023 | 02/07/2023 – Ref to the Com on Local Government – Land Use, Planning and Development, if favorable, Commerce, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Ben Moss |

TO TRANSLATE THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE INTO SPANISH; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO ESTABLISH A WEBSITE TO TRACK ALL LOCAL PLANNING, ZONING, AND LAND-USE REGULATIONS; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO PARTNER WITH COUNTIES ON RESIDENTIAL SITE SELECTION.

H 0055 | Fire Investigation Law Revisions | 02/06/2023 | 02/07/2023 – Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Mike Clampitt |

Expands the investigative powers of the State Fire Marshal related to Arson.

H 0059 | Funds for Projects in Rowan County | 02/07/2023 | 02/08/2023 – Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Harry Warren |

APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY PRIORITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECTS IN ROWAN COUNTY

H 0100 | Regional Firing Range/Alamance CC | 02/13/2023 | 02/14/2023 – Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Stephen Ross |

H 0125 | Safe Surrender Infants | 02/15/2023 | 02/15/2023 – Filed | Donna White |

H 0155 | Authorize ATV and Utility Vehicle Titling | 02/21/2023 | 02/22/2023 – Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Frank Sossamon |

This bill allows, by indicating “may”, the owner of an all terrain or utility vehicle to register it for a title. It would exclude golf carts. This may effect fd’s who own these type vehicles if they desire to title it for insurance or others reasons.

H 0259 | 2023 Appropriations Act | 03/02/2023 | 03/06/2023 – Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Donny Lambeth |

H 0263 | 2023 Appropriations Act | 03/02/2023 | 03/06/2023 – Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Dean Arp |

H 0279 | Break Free from Plastics & Forever Chemicals | 03/06/2023 | 03/07/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Deb Butler |

Removes forever chemicals in certain projects. Does not appear to include turn-out gear.

H 0288 | Remove Fee/Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad Plate | 03/07/2023 | 03/23/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Joe John |

REMOVES THE ADDITIONAL FEE FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT OR RESCUE SQUAD MEMBER SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE.

H 0318 | Building Code/EV Charging Station | 03/08/2023 | 03/13/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Deb Butler |

H 0320 | Create Bldg. Code Permit Tech. Cert | 03/08/2023 | 03/23/2023 – Re-ref Com On Finance | Julie von Haefen |

CREATE A STATE BUILDING CODE PERMIT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

H 0332 | Streamline Comm./Multifam. Bldg. Plan Review | 03/09/2023 | 03/23/2023 – Re-ref Com On Finance | Jeff Zenger |

EXPEDITE THE APPROVAL OF SEALED COMMERCIAL AND  MULTIFAMILY BUILDING PLANS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

H 0337 | 2023 Appropriations Act | 03/09/2023 | 03/13/2023 – Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Jason Saine |

H 0338 | Lifetime Concealed Handgun Permit | 03/09/2023 | 03/13/2023 – Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | James Adams |

H 0349 | Firefighter PFAS Management/Research | 03/13/2023 | 03/14/2023 – Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Wayne Sasser |

APPROPRIATES FUNDS TO ADDRESS AND MINIMIZE EXPOSURE OF FIREFIGHTERS TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING FOAM

H 0363 | The Gabe Torres Act | 03/14/2023 | 03/15/2023 – Ref to the Com on State Personnel, if favorable, Pensions and Retirement, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Sarah Crawford |

THE GABE TORRES ACT, TO EXPAND THOSE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES’ DEATH BENEFITS ACT, AND TO HONOR THE LIFE OF GABE TORRES, A RALEIGH POLICE OFFICER WHOSE LIFE CAME TO AN END AFTER A TRAGIC ACT OF VIOLENCE ON OCTOBER 13, 2022,  WHILE HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK. THIS WOULD ALLOW TRAVEL TO AND FROM DUTY AS WELL AS TO AND FROM TRAINING TO BE CONISDERED COVERED UNDER THE LODD ACT.

H 0370 | Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act | 03/14/2023 | 03/16/2023 – Ref to the Com on Environment, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Robert Davis |

TO FORBID USE OF FIREFIGHTING FOAMS CONTAINING PFAS CHEMICALS FOR FIREFIGHTING TRAINING OR TESTING PURPOSES. THIS ONLY COVERS TRAINING AND TESTING OF CLASS B FOAM, NOT IT’S USE IN ACTUAL EMERGENCIES.

H 0378 | Firefighters Criminal History Record Checks | 03/15/2023 | 03/21/2023 – Re-ref to the Com on Judiciary 3, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Hugh Blackwell |

PROVIDING THAT COUNTIES AND CITIES MAY HAVE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR FIREFIGHTER APPLICANTS WHO HAVE BEEN RESIDENTS OF THE STATE FOR FIVE OR MORE YEARS CONDUCTED THROUGH THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OR A THIRD-PARTY VENDOR AND PROVIDING THAT THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS REQUIREMENT SHALL NOT APPLY TO JUNIOR MEMBERS UNDER EIGHTEEN.

H 0387 | Medal of Valor Award for Emer. Responders | 03/15/2023 | 03/16/2023 – Ref to the Com on State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Charles Miller |

To award the “Medal of Valor Award” to a first responder upon recommendation from the highest-ranking official within a department or agency employing first responders. The Governor may award up to two medals of valor to first responders each calendar year. The Governor may also award one Medal of Valor to an entire unit once each calendar year. If two recipients have already been awarded for the calendar year, the Governor may  award a third recipient under special circumstances. The Medal of Valor 16 Award shall be for first responders that have performed great acts of heroism, while under threat of personal risk to their safety, beyond the call of duty in the field. For the purposes of this subdivision, a “first responder” includes any  firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement officer, emergency medical services  personnel, or rescue squad member.”

H 0428 | Volunteer Firefighters Property Tax Exclusion | 03/21/2023 | 03/22/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Ray Jeffers |

EXPANDS PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION RELIEF TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, WHICH EXEMPTS THE FIRST $45,000 OF TAX EVALUATIONON THE PROPERTY.

H 0482 | Funds for Yadkinville FD | 03/27/2023 | 03/28/2023 – Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Julia Howard |

H 0488 | Code Council Reorg. and Var. Code Amend | 03/27/2023 | 03/30/2023 – Re-ref Com On Finance | Mark Brody |

REORGANIZES THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL AND CREATE THE RESIDENTIAL CODE COUNCIL AND AMENDS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

H 0523 | First Responders Mental Health | 03/29/2023 | 03/30/2023 – Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Mike Clampitt |

ESTABLISHES A SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS TO BE HOUSED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

S 0004 | Eliminate Tax on Gov’t Retirees | 01/25/2023 | 01/26/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Jim Burgin |

Makes income received from a NC State or Local Government Retirement Plan or Federal Retirement plan exempt from State Income Tax. (Similar to previous us bills aligning with the Bailey Act).

S 0015 | Hands Free NC | 01/25/2023 | 01/26/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Jim Burgin |

Makes it unlawful to use (hold) a wireless communication devise while operating a motor vehicle..

S 0020 | Safe Surrender Infants | 01/25/2023 | 02/14/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | Jim Burgin |

S 0030 | Licensing Certain Fire Safety Equip. Work | 01/26/2023 | 01/27/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Jim Burgin |

REQUIRE LICENSING AND PERMITTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS THAT INSTALL AND SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

S 0053 | Hotel Safety Issues | 02/01/2023 | 03/19/2023 – Ch. SL 2023-5 | Vickie Sawyer |

TO CLARIFY THAT OCCUPANTS OF ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED BY HOTELS, MOTELS, OR SIMILAR LODGINGS DO NOT CREATE A TENANCY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CHAPTER 42 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES AND TO CLARIFY THAT THESE OCCUPANCIES ARE GOVERNED BY THE STATUTES RELATING TO INNS, HOTELS, AND OTHER TRANSIENT OCCUPANCIES.

S 0094 | Regional Firing Range/Alamance CC | 02/13/2023 | 02/14/2023 – Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | Amy Galey |

S 0098 | Farmville Fire Station Funding | 02/13/2023 | 02/14/2023 – Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | Kandie Smith |

S 0113 | Bring Back Our Heroes | 02/15/2023 | 02/15/2023 – Filed | Danny Britt |

S 0164 | Funds for WS Station 19 Ladder Truck | 02/27/2023 | 02/28/2023 – Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | Paul Lowe |

S 0214 | Inspections/Immediate Threat to Occupants | 03/07/2023 | 03/08/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Gladys Robinson |

Allows an immediate inspection and admittance when a known hazard in presented to the inspection department of certain residential housing.

S 0247 | Amend Use of Defensive Force | 03/08/2023 | 03/09/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Julie Mayfield |

PROVIDE THAT THE PRESUMPTION OF A PERSON HAVING A  REASONABLE FEAR OF IMMINENT DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY HARM TO HIMSELF OR HERSELF OR ANOTHER WHEN USING DEFENSIVE FORCE OF  HOME, MOTOR VEHICLE, OR WORKPLACE DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PERSON ENTERING OR ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE PROPERTY IS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL OR FIREFIGHTER.

S 0257 | 2023 Appropriations Act | 03/08/2023 | 03/09/2023 – Ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | Ralph Hise |

S 0258 | 2023 Appropriations Act | 03/08/2023 | 03/09/2023 – Ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | Michael Lee |

S 0275 | Streamline Comm./Multifam. Bldg. Plan Review | 03/09/2023 | 03/13/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Steve Jarvis |

EXPEDITE THE APPROVAL OF SEALED COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDING PLANS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

S 0284 | Funds for Steele Creek Volunteer Fire Dept | 03/09/2023 | 03/13/2023 – Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | DeAndrea Salvador |

S 0304 | Volunteer Rescue Worker Tax Credit | 03/13/2023 | 03/14/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Danny Britt |

ALLOWS AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER WORKERS FOR UNREIMBURSED BUSINESS EXPENSES

S 0326 | Firefighter Cancer Ins. & WC Program Funding | 03/16/2023 | 03/22/2023 – Re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | Todd Johnson |

FUNDS THE NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER CANCER INSURANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY AMENDING THE CURRENT PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GROSS PREMIUM ASSESSMENT AND TO SET RETAINED EARNING LIMITS FOR THE VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND

S 0342 | ATV and UTV Titling/Mod. UTV Revisions | 03/21/2023 | 03/22/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Steve Jarvis |

AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY VEHICLES AND EXPANDING THE STREETS OR HIGHWAYS ON WHICH A MODIFIED UTILITY VEHICLE MAY BE LEGALLY OPERATED.

S 0359 | Medal of Valor Award for Emer. Responders | 03/22/2023 | 03/23/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Norman Sanderson |

S 0363 | Establish Independent State Fire Marshal | 03/23/2023 | 03/27/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Jim Perry |

Makes OSFM an independent agency with administrative support from DOI, carrying out its duties independent from DOI, and removing the Commissioner as State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal would be appointed by the Commissioner by and with confirmation from the Senate, and serve a three year term.

S 0378 | Code Council Reorg. and Var. Code Amend | 03/27/2023 | 03/28/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Steve Jarvis |

REORGANIZES THE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL AND CREATE THE RESIDENTIAL CODE COUNCIL AND AMENDS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUILDING CODE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

S 0381 | Fire Invest’n Law/Backgrd. Check Revisions | 03/28/2023 | 03/29/2023 – Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate | Todd Johnson |

EXPANDS THE INVESTIGATORY POWERS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN FIRE INVESTIGATIONS AND PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR RESIDENTS LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS.

S 0384 | Carbon Monoxide Detectors/School Bldgs | 03/28/2023 | 03/30/2023 – Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate | Michael Lee |

STUDIES THE INSTALLATION OF ADEQUATE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RADON GAS TESTING IN ALL IDENTIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOLS.