StateNorth Carolina

HB 1094: Ferry Division Audit/DOT Omnibus.

Frank IlerIntroduced

HB 1094 status: Introduced — Ch. SL 2026-46 (updated Jul 8, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

The House of Representatives is currently working on a large transportation bill. This bill includes a requirement to audit (or "check up on") the state ferry system to make sure they are spending their money wisely.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • potential for more efficient ferry operations

Risks

  • no specific environmental impact identified in summary

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • increased fiscal accountability for state ferry division
  • potential optimization of DOT spending

Risks

  • audit costs may temporarily offset operational savings

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • improves government transparency and public trust
  • ensures responsible management of essential transit services

Risks

  • audit findings could lead to service reduction discussions
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

omnibus bills often contain non-publicized riders or technical amendments

Limitation

analysis based on summary; specific omnibus provisions unknown

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Ch. SL 2026-46

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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