Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth CarolinaIntroduced
SJR 1088: Appt. Floyd McKissick NC Utilities.
Unknown Sponsor
SJR 1088 status: Introduced — Reptd Fav (updated Jul 2, 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
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The resolution confirms the appointment of Floyd McKissick to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Who is affected
The nominee and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Requirements and enforcement
The Senate must vote to confirm the appointment per legislative procedure.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Introduced in the 2025 session, with reporting occurring in mid-2026.
Potential benefits
Ensures the commission remains staffed to perform regulatory duties.
Risks and tradeoffs
Public availability of qualifications or potential conflict of interest disclosures are not provided.
What is still unknown
The full set of qualifications for the appointee and their specific voting record or history with the commission.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Formalizes the legislative confirmation process for an oversight body member.
- Ensures public utility regulators are subject to senate review.
- Facilitates the continuation of governance in the utilities sector.
Risks
- Limits public input on the specific candidate selected.
- Relies on standard committee reporting rather than competitive vetting.
- Reduces the number of vacancies in regulatory bodies.
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
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The source does not contain details regarding the nominee's professional background or potential conflicts of interest.
Analysis scope
Source provided is limited to an OpenStates abstract.
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Where it stands
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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