North CarolinaNorth Carolina lawmakers would return under limited agenda rules
North Carolina lawmakers would return on July 27, 2026, and could consider only listed matters unless each chamber approves another matter by a two-thirds vote.
What it does
The House and Senate would adjourn on July 2, 2026, and reconvene on July 27 at noon.
When lawmakers return, they could consider only listed types of matters, including budget bills, local bills, appointments, and election laws. Other matters would need approval by two-thirds of each chamber.
Argument forThe listed agenda could let lawmakers address budget work, pending bills, and recommendations from authorized committees and commissions.
Argument againstThe limited agenda could keep lawmakers from considering other issues unless two-thirds of members present and voting in each chamber approve them.
More detail
The resolution would set dates for the House and Senate to adjourn and reconvene. The schedule applies to the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. They would reconvene on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 12:00 noon, after adjourning on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
The resolution would limit what lawmakers may consider when the regular session reconvenes. The list includes budget matters, constitutional amendments, certain bills already moving between chambers, commission recommendations, local bills, appointments, and election laws. Other matters could be considered if a joint resolution authorizing them passes by a two-thirds vote of members present and voting in each chamber. Some listed matters must meet filing or drafting deadlines. The resolution would take effect upon ratification. The limits would apply during the regular session that reconvenes on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 2FiledLatest
- Jul 2Rules Suspended
- Jul 2Passed 1st ReadingMinor
- Jul 2Added to Calendar
- Jul 2Withdrawn From Cal
- Jul 2Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseIntroduced
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