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HB 221NORTH CAROLINASession 2025State Billin committee

Tabor City Authorized to Participate in Railroad Revitalization and Levy Local Property Taxes

Original title: Tabor City/Railroad Revitalization Project.

Last action · March 10, 2025: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Brenden Jones and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Town of Tabor City is authorized to participate in state and federal railroad and enter into contracts with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to secure and maintain rail service. The town may use local property taxes and state funds distributed under G.S. 136-44.38 to provide non-federal matching funds, provided that total town funding for any project does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total project costs.

Why it matters

Local taxpayers in Tabor City may see property tax levies utilized to fund rail infrastructure projects, with town financial contributions capped at a maximum of ten percent of overall project costs.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Town of Tabor City

The town is granted new authority to participate in railroad revitalization programs, contract with the Department of Transportation, levy property taxes, and commit local funds up to ten percent of project costs.

Directly affected

North Carolina Department of Transportation

The department is authorized to enter into contracts with Tabor City to provide non-federal matching funds for railroad revitalization programs.

Directly affected

Tabor City Property Owners

Property owners may be subject to local property tax levies authorized by the town to fund railroad revitalization programs.

Key Facts

  • The Town of Tabor City is authorized to participate in State and federal railroad revitalization programs under Article 2D of Chapter 136 of the General Statutes.
  • The town is authorized to enter into contracts with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for non-federal matching funds.
  • Matching funds may consist of State funds distributed under G.S. 136-44.38 and Town funds.
  • The Town is authorized to levy local property taxes for railroad revitalization programs pursuant to G.S. 160A-209(d).
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  • Town funds for any authorized project cannot exceed ten percent (10%) of the total project costs.
  • The act applies exclusively to the Town of Tabor City.
  • The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 221 allow Tabor City to do?
It authorizes the Town of Tabor City to participate in state and federal railroad to ensure continued or improved rail service.
How much can Tabor City contribute financially to a railroad revitalization project?
Town funds for any authorized project are capped at a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the total project costs.
Can the town levy taxes to pay for these railroad projects?
Yes, subject to G.S. 160A-209(d), the town is authorized to levy local property taxes for railroad .

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

6 actions
  1. Mar 10, 2025House
    Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  2. Mar 10, 2025House
    Withdrawn From Com
  3. Mar 10, 2025House
    Serial Referral To Finance Stricken
  4. Feb 27, 2025House
    Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  5. Feb 27, 2025House
    Passed 1st Reading
  6. Feb 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Brenden JonesHouse · District 46RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Ben MossHouse · District 52RepublicanCosponsor
Howard PennyHouse · District 53RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

North Carolina Department of Transportation, Columbus County, Tabor City and 1 more
OrganizationNorth Carolina Department of Transportation“The state department authorized to enter contracts with Tabor City for railroad ”Map →
locationColumbus County“County associated with Tabor City in legislative metadata.”Map →
locationTabor City“The town authorized to participate in railroad revitalization programs.”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly of North Carolina“The legislative body enacting the bill.”Map →

Sources

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www.ncleg.gov

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