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Welcome to This Week at the Capital, your detailed breakdown of the legislation that matters most to your business. The NC Chamber tracks the bills our advocacy team is monitoring, in accordance with our 2025 legislative agenda, describing where those bills are in the legislative process and whether we support or oppose them on your behalf.

Throughout the legislative session, bills of high importance to the business community are added under one of the three pillars of North Carolina Vision 2030, the NC Chamber Foundation’s strategic road map for our state’s future. These pillars include Education and Talent SupplyCompetitive Business Climate, and Infrastructure and Growth. Votes and sponsorships on the legislation listed here will ultimately be considered for inclusion in How They Voted, our post-session legislative report card.

June 12, 2025 Edition

Key votes continued to be a focus this week, with the NC Chamber team doubling down on energy and middle-class housing. Budget deadlines are also looming.

Affordable, Reliable Energy 
We appreciate members of the NC House and NC Senate for their future-focused votes to advance reliable, affordable energy across North Carolina through the policies in S266 and S261. It is critical that our state manages its growth in a way that protects consumers and powers communities. The NC Chamber team issued a Key Vote Alert to members of the NC House this week urging support S266, an important advancement of policy for North Carolina to continue to provide nation-leading reliable, affordable energy for our manufacturers and residents so we can lead in economic growth and prosperity for North Carolina communities. Learn more > 

Middle-Class Housing 
A revised version of Senate Bill 205 passed out of the House committee on Regulatory Reform with the Chamber’s vocal support. This important middle-class housing bill will be scored as a key vote and is supported by the NC Chamber, NC REALTORS®, and the North Carolina Home Builders Association. It reflects refinements from earlier legislative proposals and now reflects a balanced approach that promotes housing affordability while preserving local authority within the bounds set by the General Assembly. Middle-class housing is essential to supporting our communities, strengthening infrastructure, and creating an environment where both workers and businesses can thrive. The policies in the revised Senate Bill 205 are a critical step forward in realizing economic opportunity across North Carolina. Learn more >

House in Order: NC Budget Update 
Contrary to our federal counterparts, North Carolina must pass a balanced budget and is prohibited from carrying a deficit over into the following year. The state operates on a biennial budget, which means our state budget covers two fiscal years, though adjustments can be made to the budget for the second year. With the new fiscal year beginning on July 1, June 30 is a looming deadline for the North Carolina budget process. Here’s a look at where things stand.

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