Dozens of bills filed in the NC Senate in the days leading up to the April 7 bill filing deadline could affect the work of charitable nonprofits.
For over 30 years our experts have been posting about issues critical to North Carolina nonprofits, including public policy.
Local government self-dealing legislation
Date posted: 04/16/2021
A NC Senate bill (S.473)would prohibit local government officials from making or administering contracts with nonprofits if they serve as officers or directors of the organizations. This requirement could help prevent conflicts of interest when local officials serve on nonprofit boards and could help improve public trust in the work of nonprofits. The Center is concerned that this proposal could have unintended consequences that create barriers for nonprofits in obtaining contracts with county or municipal governments.
Donor privacy legislation
Date posted: 04/16/2021
Two NC Senate bills would create limits on the disclosure of donors to nonprofits.
TABOR in 2021
Date posted: 04/16/2021
A NC Seante bill (S.717) would place a constitutional amendment on the November 2022 ballot to limit the growth of state spending. The proposed constitutional amendment, known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights or TABOR, would make several changes:
NC Senate Bills - April 2021
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American Rescue Plan Provides Relief to Nonprofits
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On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan) into law.
Remote Voting
Date posted: 01/28/2021
Legislation moving through the NC Senate (S.410) and NC House of Representatives (H.B 320) would make it easier for nonprofits with members to conduct meetings remotely and for nonprofit board members to use email to take action by unanimous written consent.
Modernizing North Carolina's Nonprofit Laws
Date posted: 01/27/2021
The Center is appreciative of Representative Brandon Lofton (D-Mecklenburg) and Senator Mike Woodard (D-Durham) for introducing legislation to bring state nonprofit statutes into better alignment with best practices for nonprofit organizations.
Sales tax on fundraising events
Date posted: 01/27/2021
A NC Senate bill (S.440) would exempt nonprofits from collecting and remitting sales tax on the ticket price or admission fees from most fundraising events. Under current state law, nonprofits and businesses are required to charge state sales tax on the ticket price or admission fees to entertainment and live events, then pass along the taxes they collect to the NC Department of Revenue.