updated today│Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Contact
LapelIntelThe Public Record of NC Lobbying
Sponsored — Carolina Classic
Carolina Classic·Restored American classics · Raleigh, N.C.
▼ DROPMurry, Roger←LS Cable & System USA│▼ DROPBallantine, Patrick←Distillers Association of North Carolina│▼ DROPMiskew, Doug←Wing Aviation LLC│▼ DROPSaine, Jason←North Carolina Troopers Association│▲ ADDWard, Scott→FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC│▲ ADDWhitehurst, Elizabeth→RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC│▲ ADDDinwiddie, Trafton→Clearway Energy Group LLC│▲ ADDKing, Sebastian→Guilford County│▲ ADDBryson, Cory→Mountain Area Health Education Center│▲ ADDBryson, Cory→UNC Asheville Foundation│▲ ADDWhitehurst, Elizabeth→Preformed Line Products (PLP)│▲ ADDDavis, Alicia→Preformed Line Products (PLP)│▲ ADDDavis, Alicia→RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC│▲ ADDBillips, Hampton Michael→Town of Burgaw│▲ ADDBryson, Cory→MrBeastYouTube, LLC│▲ ADDDeVivo, Laura H.→Solid Waste Association of North America, North Carolina Chapter│↺ RE‑REGDeVivo, Laura H.·Scenic America│▲ ADDMoretz, Drew→The Federation Companies, LLC│↺ RE‑REGWard, Scott·FanDuel Group│▲ ADDWard, Scott→DraftKings Inc. and its Affiliates│▼ DROPMurry, Roger←LS Cable & System USA│▼ DROPBallantine, Patrick←Distillers Association of North Carolina│▼ DROPMiskew, Doug←Wing Aviation LLC│▼ DROPSaine, Jason←North Carolina Troopers Association│▲ ADDWard, Scott→FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC│▲ ADDWhitehurst, Elizabeth→RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC│▲ ADDDinwiddie, Trafton→Clearway Energy Group LLC│▲ ADDKing, Sebastian→Guilford County│▲ ADDBryson, Cory→Mountain Area Health Education Center│▲ ADDBryson, Cory→UNC Asheville Foundation│▲ ADDWhitehurst, Elizabeth→Preformed Line Products (PLP)│▲ ADDDavis, Alicia→Preformed Line Products (PLP)│▲ ADDDavis, Alicia→RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC│▲ ADDBillips, Hampton Michael→Town of Burgaw│▲ ADDBryson, Cory→MrBeastYouTube, LLC│▲ ADDDeVivo, Laura H.→Solid Waste Association of North America, North Carolina Chapter│↺ RE‑REGDeVivo, Laura H.·Scenic America│▲ ADDMoretz, Drew→The Federation Companies, LLC│↺ RE‑REGWard, Scott·FanDuel Group│▲ ADDWard, Scott→DraftKings Inc. and its Affiliates│
Back to Bills
Bill detailIntroducedSenate
SB 229

College Sports Updates

Track sponsors, hearings, and matched lobbying principals in one place, then jump to the source record when you need the original filing.

Last action: May 6, 2026View on ncleg.gov
Latest action

House Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Sponsors
3
Hearings
0
Categories
2
Principals
55

Sponsors

Primary Sponsors

Galey(Republican)Brinson(Republican)Corbin(Republican)

Legislative Timeline

21 actions · 8 milestones

Status Flow

Introduced1 day
Referred to Committee1 day
Introduced55 days
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Introduced6 days
Passed One Chambersame day
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Introducedsame day
Referred to Committee358 days
Introduced21 days (current)
  1. Senate Chamber: FiledSenateIntroduced
  2. Senate Chamber: Passed 1st ReadingSenate
  3. Senate Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  4. Senate Chamber: Withdrawn From ComSenateIntroduced
  5. Senate Chamber: Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  6. Senate Chamber: Reptd FavSenate
  7. Senate Chamber: Re-ref Com On JudiciarySenate
  8. Senate Chamber: Reptd Fav Com SubstituteSenate
  9. Senate Chamber: Com Substitute AdoptedSenatePassed Both Chambers
  10. Senate Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenateIntroduced
  11. Senate Chamber: Reptd FavSenate
  12. Senate Chamber: Passed 2nd ReadingSenatePassed One Chamber
  13. Senate Chamber: Passed 3rd ReadingSenatePassed Both Chambers
  14. Senate Chamber: Special Message Sent To HouseSenateIntroduced
  15. House Chamber: Special Message Received From SenateHouse
  16. House Chamber: Passed 1st ReadingHouse
  17. House Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse
  18. House Chamber: Withdrawn From ComHouseIntroduced
  19. House Chamber: Re-ref to the Com on Higher Education, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse
  20. House Chamber: Reptd Fav Com SubstituteHouse
  21. House Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse

Lobbying Interest

55 principals with 86 combined lobbyists are actively lobbying on this bill.

North Carolina College of Emergency Physicianshealthcare
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kochanek, ColleenBeaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
College Boardeducation
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kelly, WendyMcHenry, KevinThomas, Catherine Louise
South College of North Carolina, Inc.education
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Apodaca, TomNye, Hannah Tedder
Just Right Readereducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Barham, Susanne
Emerald School of Excellenceeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Barnhart, Jeff
Western Governors Universityeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (7)

Alligood, MadisonCoulter, BenHardin, John A.Hausser, GingerMalebranche, RamahMorgan, WilliamSwift, Sue Ann
Wake County Public School Systemeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Bales, Sarah AmandaGross, MatthewRothecker, Kaitlin Nicole
Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Charter Communicationstechnology_telecom
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (7)

Alligood, MadisonBailey, MiaDeLancey, JustinGregory, BrianHardin, John A.Morgan, WilliamSaine, Jason
Public School Forum of North Carolina, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Anderson, Elizabeth Crumpler
The Center for International Education, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (5)

Bales, Sarah AmandaBrubaker, HaroldBrubaker, JonathanGross, MatthewRothecker, Kaitlin Nicole
University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Healthhealthcare
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (6)

Ballantine, PatrickCarlton, Richard H.Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel WilliamLowry, JasonStancil, Jackson
Graduation Alliance, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Baum, DanielMarsh, EmilySloan, Mary Stuart
Branching Minds, LLCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (5)

Whitehurst, ElizabethBurr, Jarret BenDavis, AliciaSaine, JasonWilkinson, Kevin
Business for Educational Success and Transformation (BEST NC)education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Berg, BrendaFulk, Amy
Discovery Placeeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Burr, Jarret BenDavis, Alicia
North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
Ellucian Company LLCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

McCrimmon, La'Tanta (LT)Brewer, BlakeCrowder, Courtney A.
Renaissance Learning, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Beaulieu, Rachel E
Wake Forest Universityeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Broughton, James W. C.
Educational Testing Service (ETS)education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
North Carolina Music Educators Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
North Carolina School Psychology Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Beaulieu, Rachel E
myFutureNC, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Biggs, Cory LanceHolden, Cecilia
Education Justice Alliancenonprofit_advocacy_civic
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Brown, Bekah
School Nutrition Association of NCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Beaulieu, Rachel E
Discovery Place, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Byrd, April R
HeyTutor Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (5)

Burr, Jarret BenDavis, AliciaSaine, JasonWhitehurst, ElizabethWilkinson, Kevin
North Carolina Science Networkeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Byrd, April R
Ed Farmeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Easterling, John CarryBillips, Hampton MichaelFreeman, Nelson
PowerSchool Group, LLCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
Teach For Americaeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (6)

Falkenbury, AmandaFreeman, FranklinHenley, Cameron L.Sevier, Thomas WayneSloan, Mary StuartTillett, Johnny L.
Year13 Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Falkenbury, JamesThomas, Philip R.
North Carolina School Boards Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Close, MichaelKennedy, ChristopherMildwurf, BruceWinner, Leanne E.
National Heritage Academieseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

DeVivo, Laura H.
North Carolina High School Athletic Associationprofessional_sports
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Cloud, Randolph E.Holley, Reginald Ronald
FIRST North Carolinaeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Falkenbury, James
North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools, Inc,education
50%
category matcheducation
Amplio Learning Technologieseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Ferrell, David P.Riemer, Clark D.
North Carolina Public Library Directors Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kostrzewa, TheresaCopley, LillianMartin, Lisa D.
SME Education Foundationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Falkenbury, AmandaHeath, D. Bowen
Charter Schools USAeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Falkenbury, AmandaKaplan, Harrison J.Stilwell, Zane B.
The Roger Bacon Academy, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Clary, Debbie Ann
Accelerated Learning Solutionseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

DeVivo, Laura H.
Wonderschool, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Copley, LillianKostrzewa, TheresaMartin, Lisa D.
Stiegler EdTech Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Davis, AliciaSaine, JasonWhitehurst, ElizabethWilkinson, Kevin
Instructure, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Falkenbury, AmandaSevier, Thomas WayneSimpson, Dana E.Spaulding, Chandler
Amplify Education, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kostrzewa, TheresaCopley, LillianMartin, Lisa D.
Stride, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Falkenbury, AmandaKaplan, Harrison J.
Muddy Sneakerseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Currin, Samuel T
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA)business_finance
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Freeman, NelsonFreely, Joshua
Plasma Gameseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Freeman, FranklinGoodman, Kerri AnneSevier, Thomas Wayne
UNC Asheville Foundationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Apodaca, TomBryson, Cory
ACT Education Corp.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Freeman, FranklinGoodman, Kerri AnneLackland, JonathanSevier, Thomas Wayne
Mountain Area Health Education Centerhealthcare
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Apodaca, TateApodaca, TomBryson, CoryNye, Hannah Tedder
DonorsChooseeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Applewhite, Robert DerrickConger, KendallEasterling, John Carry

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 229
Chamber
Senate
Status
Introduced
Last Action Date
May 6, 2026
Added to Lapel
Mar 26, 2026
55
Principals
86
Lobbyists
3
Sponsors
2
Categories
© 2026 Lapel Intelligence
Lapel Intelligence uses frontier AI that can make mistakes. Please double-check cited sources.