NC Legislature

The N.C. Chapter has had an influential presence at the N.C. General Assembly for over 50 years. Our volunteer lobbyists play a critical role in our work to advance laws and policies that protect our environment and all who live in it.

To track bills, listen to House and Senate sessions, monitor committee activities and more, visit the NCGA website.

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Report from Jones Street

2024 Session:

  • April 26: NC General Assembly reconvenes, Cooper drops budgetThe General Assembly opened its 2024 "short session" on Wednesday, hours after Gov. Roy Cooper released his budget recommendation. Cooper's plan focuses on education priorities, but reliably includes an important environmental agenda that highlights clean transportation, clean-up of "forever chemicals," and land and water conservation.

2023 in Review: Toxic policies to poison our environment & democracyThe 2023 legislative session was damaging to North Carolina’s environment and natural resources, fair elections, and equity and inclusion. Our lobbyist, Laura DeVivo, recaps some of the major issues and outcomes.