State • North Carolina
SB 177: Continuing Budget Adjustments.
Ralph HiseIntroduced
SB 177 status: Introduced — Conf Com Appointed (updated Aug 6, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100
Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is currently working on changes to the government's spending plan.
Key analysis
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Budgetary support for state infrastructure projects
- Potential for adaptive funding during emergencies
Risks
- Lack of granular detail on environmental program funding
- Potential for budget reallocations away from long-term sustainability goals
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Maintains fiscal stability through ongoing adjustments
- Funds core state government administrative functions
Risks
- Uncertain economic impact due to hidden specific appropriations
- Potential for significant changes to state personnel and service expenditures
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides potential adjustments for DHHS and social services
- Maintains funding flow for education and public health programs
Risks
- Risks to social program delivery due to unknown budget cuts or shifts
- Limited transparency on how service levels for vulnerable populations are impacted
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
Warning
High level of fiscal and administrative complexity
Limitation
Full bill text is unavailable
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Where it stands
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Introduced
CurrentConf Com Appointed
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Committee
Upcoming3
Floor
Upcoming4
Governor
Upcoming5
Enacted
Upcoming5
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