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NC H943

Bill

Status

Passed

10/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of $2 billion in general obligation bonds for public improvement projects, subject to voter approval in the 2016 presidential election.

  • Allocates bond proceeds to UNC system institutions ($980 million), community colleges ($350 million), water and sewer infrastructure ($309.5 million), state parks and attractions ($100 million), agriculture facilities ($179 million), National Guard readiness centers ($70 million), and public safety facilities ($8.5 million).

  • Requires community colleges seeking new construction funding to provide local matching funds ranging from 1:3 to 1:1 depending on regional development tier classification.

  • Establishes special provisions for water/sewer loans and grants, including prioritization for EPA administrative orders and consent decrees, with up to 50% grant funding for qualifying projects.

  • Requires quarterly reporting by recipient agencies to legislative oversight committees on project funding, expenditures, and completion status.

Legislative Description

Connect NC Bond Act of 2015

Last Action

Ch. SL 2015-280

10/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance9/17/2015
Ways & Means8/10/2015
Finance8/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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