North CarolinaJacksonville would annex specified military base areas
If signed, Jacksonville would add specified military areas to its city limits, while new boundary rules would limit city taxes, police powers, and development authority.
What it does
If signed, Jacksonville would add specified military base areas and nearby federally owned land to its city limits. Municipal taxes could apply beginning with taxable years on or after July 1, 2026, where law allows.
Jacksonville police would generally use arrest powers only within one mile north of North Carolina Highway 24, with statewide exceptions for court-related prisoner transport.
Jacksonville could not annex south of North Carolina Highway 24 or use city development powers beyond its connected city limits, although existing rules would continue temporarily.
Argument forA clearer city boundary could help Jacksonville and nearby property owners know where city taxes and police authority apply, subject to the bill's limits.
Argument againstKeeping development rules and enforcement in place until a later statutory deadline could prolong uncertainty for property owners beyond Jacksonville's connected city limits.
More detail
If signed, the act would add specified territory to Jacksonville's city limits. The territory includes specified portions of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the Greater Sandy Run Training Area, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Marine Corps Special Operations Command at Stones Bay, and the New River, limited to parcels and land owned by the United States where stated. The annexation would not give Jacksonville new power to regulate or influence the federal government or activities at the named military facilities. To the extent state and federal law allow, the property would be subject to Jacksonville municipal taxes. The annexation section would take effect June 30, 2026. Taxation would apply to taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, based on property in the described territory as of January 1, 2026.
Jacksonville police officers would generally use arrest and related powers only within one mile of the city's limits north of North Carolina Highway 24. The rule covers Jacksonville police officers and the area within one mile of the city's corporate limits that lies north of North Carolina Highway 24. Officers could transport a person in custody anywhere in North Carolina to attend criminal court proceedings. During that transportation, officers could arrest people anywhere in North Carolina for offenses connected with the transportation. The rule would apply when the act becomes law.
Jacksonville would be barred from annexing territory south of North Carolina Highway 24 and from using Chapter 160D city powers beyond its contiguous city limits. The limits apply to Jacksonville's annexation authority and its development powers in areas beyond its contiguous corporate limits. The city would give up jurisdiction over areas beyond its contiguous limits when this section becomes law. Existing Jacksonville development rules and enforcement powers would remain in effect there until the time set by G.S. 160D-202(h). The limits and jurisdiction change would apply when the act becomes law, while existing development rules and enforcement would continue until the statutory time described in G.S. 160D-202(h).
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Aug 6RatifiedLatest
- Aug 6Ch. SL 2026-56Major
- Aug 4Conf Report Adopted 3rd
- Vote recorded R3 Ruled Mat'l C RPT Adoption. Result: pass.Lower
- Aug 4Ordered EnrolledTo Governor
- Jul 28Conf Report #CCS2 Adopted
- Vote recorded Conference Rpt Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Jul 27Withdrawn From Cal
- Jul 27Placed On Cal For 08/04/2026
- Jul 2Conf Report Adopted 2nd
- Jul 2Conf Rpt #1 Recon/withdrawn
- Jul 2Conf Report Passed 2nd
- Jul 1Conf Com Dismissed
- Jul 1Conferees Reappointed
- Jul 1Conf Com Dismissed
- Jul 1Conferees Reappointed
- Jul 1Conf Com #2 Reported
- Jul 1Held As Material
- Jul 1Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026
- Jul 1Conf Com #2 Reported
- Jul 1Ruled Material
- Jul 1Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)
- Jul 1Placed On Cal For 07/02/2026
- 2025
- Aug 28Withdrawn From Com
- Aug 28Conf Rpt Withdrawn
- Aug 28Conferees Changed
- Jun 26Withdrawn From Cal
- Jun 26Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- Jun 25Conf Com Reported
- Jun 25Placed on Today's Calendar
- Jun 25Conf Com Reported
- Jun 25Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- Jun 25Conf Report Adopted
- Jun 25Withdrawn From Com
- Jun 25Placed On Cal For 06/26/2025
- Jun 24Conferees Changed
- Jun 4Conf Com Appointed
- Jun 3Failed Concur In S Com Sub
- Jun 3Conf Com Appointed
- Jun 2Withdrawn From Com
- Jun 2Placed On Cal For 06/03/2025
- May 27Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- May 23Regular Message Sent To House
- May 23Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
- May 22Passed 2nd ReadingMinor
- May 22Passed 3rd ReadingPassed Senate
- May 21Reptd FavMinor
- May 20Reptd Fav Com SubstituteMinor
- May 20Com Substitute Adopted
- May 20Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateMinor
- Apr 1Withdrawn From Com
- Apr 1Re-ref to Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the SenateMinor
- Mar 12Regular Message Sent To Senate
- Mar 12Regular Message Received From House
- Mar 12Passed 1st ReadingMinor
- Mar 12Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateMinor
- Mar 11Passed 2nd ReadingMinor
- Mar 11Passed 3rd ReadingPassed House
- Mar 10Reptd FavMinor
- Mar 10Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
- Mar 10Placed On Cal For 03/11/2025
- Mar 4Reptd Fav Com SubstituteMinor
- Mar 4Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- Feb 24Serial Referral To State and Local Government Stricken
- Feb 17Passed 1st ReadingMinor
- Feb 17Ref to the Com on Election Law, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseMinor
- Feb 12FiledIntroduced
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