Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth CarolinaIntroduced
HB 1094: Ferry Division Audit/DOT Omnibus.
Frank Iler
HB 1094 status: Introduced — Ch. SL 2026-46 (updated Jul 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill mandates an official management audit of the North Carolina Ferry Division as part of a larger Department of Transportation (DOT) omnibus bill.
Who is affected
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (Ferry Division) and state taxpayers.
Requirements and enforcement
The state is required to perform an official 'deep review' or audit of ferry system management practices.
Costs and funding
Involves administrative costs associated with conducting a state-level audit.
When it takes effect
The bill was ratified in July 2026 (SL 2026-46).
Potential benefits
Increases transparency, oversight, and potential for identifying operational inefficiencies within the state ferry system.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for administrative burden, temporary operational distractions, and political usage of audit results.
What is still unknown
The specific scope of the audit, the final findings, and the resulting recommendations are not yet available.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Identifies potential cost savings through operational efficiencies
- Improves transparency of taxpayer-funded ferry operations
- Supports data-driven budget allocation for the DOT
Risks
- Incurs administrative costs to conduct the state audit
- Creates temporary uncertainty for Ferry Division contractors
- May divert personnel time away from core ferry services
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
70%
Benefits
- Ensures formal legislative oversight of the Ferry Division
- Mandates a public-facing audit of management practices
- Establishes a mechanism for state-level institutional accountability
Risks
- Risk of audit results being utilized for partisan political pressure
- Potential for audit results to be used as a pre-text for service cuts
- Limited public control over the specific methodology of the audit
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Audit findings could lead to service disruptions if management overhaul is recommended.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full bill text details on audit scope are not available.
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