Speaker Hall has shared the legislative calendar for the NC House of Representatives for short session, providing an early look at how the House plans to structure the coming months.

The short session begins on Tuesday, April 21 with activity scheduled through early July and adjournment anticipated before July 4th. The House does not appear to be scheduled for votes during the week of Memorial Day (week of May 25th).

Below is a breakdown of the House’s announced schedule:

• Tuesday, April 21 - Short Session begins

• Votes Planned on:

  • April: 21-22, 28-29

  • May: 5-6, 12-13, 18-22

  • June: 2-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-25, 29-30

  • July: 1-2

• Votes Possible on:

  • May 7 and May 14

  • June 4 and June 11

What Legislation Can Be Considered During Short Session?

Not every bill is eligible for consideration during the short session. North Carolina’s legislative rules narrow the matters that legislators can take up. Here’s a list of matters that may be considered during the Short Session according to the latest adjournment resolution:

• Bills directly and primarily affecting the State budget

• Bills proposing amendments to the North Carolina Constitution and implementation language for such amendments

• Bills that made Crossover or were not subject to Crossover

• Bills recommended by study committees

• Local bills

• Bills related to appointments, confirmations, or filling vacancies as required by law

• Actions on gubernatorial nominations or appointments

• Any matter authorized by joint resolution passed by a two-thirds majority of the members of the House of Representatives present and voting and by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Senate present and voting

• Any bills primarily affecting any State or local pension or retirement system

• Joint resolutions and simple resolutions

• Bills returned by the Governor for veto override consideration

• Actions related to litigation challenging legislative enactments

• Matters relating to election laws, including redistricting for various elected offices

• Bills to disapprove rules under G.S. 150B-21.3.

• Bills providing for impeachment

• A joint resolution further adjourning the 2025 Regular Session, amending a joint resolution adjourning the 2025 Regular Session, or adjourning the 2025 Regular Session, sine die.

We’ll be monitoring the short session closely and will keep you informed of any schedule changes and key developments. For more real-time updates as the NCGA concludes the 2025-2026 biennium, sign up for our newsletter.