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Bill Summary · HB 1036

Summary of HB 1036 (2025 Session) – North Carolina

Title

Funds for Caswell County Volunteer Fire Department

Purpose and Intent

HB 1036 seeks to provide a targeted financial appropriation to Caswell County to support the replacement of the Caswell (Casville) Volunteer Fire Department facility. The bill designates funding as a directed grant from the General Fund to the county for this purpose.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source and Amount:

    • Appropriates $1,700,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund.
    • The funds are to be provided for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

  • Recipient and Use:

    • Direct grant to Caswell County.
    • Purpose: Replacement of the Caswell County Volunteer Fire Department’s facility (Casville Volunteer Fire Department).

  • Administration:

    • Funds are appropriated to the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to manage the directed grant to Caswell County.

  • Effective Date:

    • The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Who Is Affected

  • Caswell County and Casville Volunteer Fire Department:
    • Primary beneficiaries through receipt of directed funds to support construction/replacement of the fire department facility.
  • Local Government and Public Safety Services:
    • Potentially affected by the completion and functionality of a new or replacement fire facility, impacting emergency response readiness and community safety.
  • State Budget/Administration:
    • OSBM tasked with administering the directed grant.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
  • Funding Window: Nonrecurring funds allocated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Approval Path: Bill is a general appropriation act directed to a specific locality; assumes passage and signature into law to enable grant disbursement.

Notes

  • The bill does not specify project milestones, matching funds, procurement requirements, or construction timelines beyond the targeted funding for replacement.
  • The authorization is explicitly “nonrecurring,” indicating a one-time allocation rather than an ongoing appropriation.
  • Sponsorship: Principal sponsor Representative Price, with Co-sponsor Renée Price.

This summary provides a concise overview of HB 1036, focusing on its purpose (facilitating funding for a fire department facility replacement), the amount and source of funds, the recipient, and key timing. If you need, I can add potential fiscal impact analysis or compare this bill to similar prior appropriations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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