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Bill Summary · SB 878

Summary of SB 878 (Session 2025) – Investment in Pinetops' Police Department

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill authorizes targeted appropriations to support the Town of Pinetops, North Carolina, specifically for its police department.
  • primary sponsor: Senator Smith.
  • The overarching goal is to bolster both staffing and equipment for the town’s police department.

Key Provisions

  1. Staffing Funding (Recurring)

    • Amount: $150,000 per year (recurring funds).
    • Source: General Fund.
    • Recipient: Town of Pinetops, via the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) as a directed grant.
    • Effective period: Beginning with the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

  2. Equipment Funding (Nonrecurring)

    • Amount: $100,000 (one-time/nonrecurring funds).
    • Source: General Fund.
    • Recipient: Town of Pinetops, via OSBM as a directed grant.
    • Purpose: To fund equipment needs of the town’s police department.
    • Effective period: For the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

  3. Effective Date

    • The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Town of Pinetops and its police department.
  • Administrative Channel: Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) administers the directed grants.
  • State Finance: General Fund appropriations provide the monetary support.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • The bill specifies budgetary appropriations to be enacted for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Recurring funding is designed to sustain staffing needs beyond a single year, while nonrecurring funding targets initial or one-time equipment needs.
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the new fiscal year for state budgeting purposes.

Potential Impact (High-Level)

  • Police Department Capacity: Additional recurring funds aim to bolster ongoing staffing, potentially improving response times, coverage, and community policing efforts in Pinetops.
  • Operational Readiness: A dedicated equipment grant may help with essential gear, vehicles, or technology purchases, enhancing day-to-day operations.
  • Local-State Finance Interaction: The town relies on state-part funded grants administered by OSBM, reflecting a partnership between municipal needs and state budget allocation.

Notes

  • The bill is focused on a specific municipality and does not create statewide policy changes.
  • Details such as the exact allocation timeframe (fiscal years) and the use of the funds are directed through OSBM as the grant administrator.

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

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