North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 1163: Workforce Act of 2026.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1163 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Workforce Act of 2026. Primary sponsor: Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Donny Lambeth (Republican), Erin Paré (Republican). It lists 34 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Blackwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Donny Lambeth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Erin Paré | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Mary Belk | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Brian Biggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Gloristine Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Becky Carney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Todd Carver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Tracy Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Mike Colvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Tricia Cotham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Blair Eddins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Zack Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Frank Iler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Frances Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donnie Loftis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Jordan Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Jeff McNeely | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Charlie Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Marcia Morey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Howard Penny | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Joe Pike | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Dante Pittman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Larry Potts | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Lindsey Prather | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Reece Pyrtle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Heather Rhyne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Stephen Ross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Mike Schietzelt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Larry Strickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Bill Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Donna White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Shelly Willingham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jeff Zenger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed