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NC H943
Bill
Status
10/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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AI Summary
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Authorizes issuance of $2 billion in general obligation bonds for public improvement projects, subject to voter approval in the 2016 presidential election.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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