Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth CarolinaIntroduced
HB 1040: Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority Changes.
Tim Reeder
HB 1040 status: Introduced — Ratified (updated Jul 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 1040 implements changes to the governance and management structure of the Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority.
Who is affected
The Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority, local municipal/county governments, and airport stakeholders.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates a shift in management authority, which likely requires updating board appointments or internal policy protocols.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; however, administrative transitions often incur minor procedural costs.
When it takes effect
The bill has been ratified as of July 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for enhanced local oversight and alignment between airport operations and municipal goals.
Risks and tradeoffs
The lack of specific details regarding the new management structure creates uncertainty for current airport operations.
What is still unknown
The exact nature of the governance changes and the list of specific authorities being transferred are not clarified in the provided abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Potential for streamlined administrative oversight.
- Improved local accountability in budgeting.
- Increased focus on airport fiscal health.
Risks
- Possible disruption to existing airport contracts.
- Administrative transition costs.
- Uncertainty regarding new management expertise.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Clarifies governance structure of the authority.
- Updates board or administrative oversight mechanisms.
- Directs local legislative focus to regional infrastructure.
Risks
- Reduced autonomy for existing airport staff.
- Complexity in transferring oversight authority.
- Potential for friction between new and old boards.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Specific details regarding the composition of the new authority are not accessible in the provided metadata.
Analysis scope
Available source material is limited to high-level summaries.
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Where it stands
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