StateNorth Carolina

HB 116: Jacksonville Annexation and Conforming Changes.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

HB 116 status: Introduced — Ratified (updated Aug 6, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Jacksonville wants to expand its city limits to include more land. This bill would make that expansion official and update the city’s rules to match the new size. It is currently being debated in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Expanded municipal tax base

Risks

  • Increased tax and fee liability for annexed property owners

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Standardization of municipal services

Risks

  • Potential displacement of local governance influence for residents
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Annexation often triggers significant tax liability changes for affected residents

Limitation

Analysis based on summary only

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Ratified

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Committee

Upcoming
3

Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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