North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 177: Reduce Barriers to State Employment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 177 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reduce Barriers to State Employment. Primary sponsor: John Bell (Republican), John Sauls (Republican), Karl Gillespie (Republican). It lists 44 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Independent 2 · Republican 27
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| John Sauls | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Karl Gillespie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Jonathan Almond | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Jennifer Balkcom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Brian Biggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| John Blust | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Alan Branson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| William Brisson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Brockman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Terry Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Laura Budd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Deb Butler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Celeste Cairns | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Maria Cervania | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Allen Chesser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Tricia Cotham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Carla Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 106 |
| Ed Goodwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Dudley Greene | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Julie von Haefen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Frances Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Neal Jackson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Ray Jeffers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ya Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Donnie Loftis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Brandon Lofton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Tim Longest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Nasif Majeed | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 99 |
| Ben Moss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Joe Pike | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Lindsey Prather | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Reece Pyrtle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Amos Quick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Tim Reeder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Dennis Riddell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Phil Rubin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Paul Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Bill Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Diane Wheatley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Donna White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Shelly Willingham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| David Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Matthew Winslow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
“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 Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed