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SB 853

Create Dept. of Housing and Comm. Development

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Last action: Apr 29, 2026View on ncleg.gov
Latest action

Senate Chamber: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

Sponsors
5
Hearings
0
Categories
1
Principals
27

Sponsors

Primary Sponsors

SmithChitlik(Democratic)Waddell(Democratic)Murdock(Democratic)

Co-Sponsors

Theodros(Democratic)

Legislative Timeline

5 actions · 2 milestones

Status Flow

Introduced1 day
Referred to Committeesame day
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 Senate Chamber: Withdrawn From ComSenateIntroduced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 Com On Appropriations/Base BudgetSenate

Lobbying Interest

27 principals with 53 combined lobbyists are actively lobbying on this bill.

Housing Security Group, LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
60%
keyword matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Bales, Sarah AmandaBrubaker, HaroldBrubaker, JonathanRothecker, Kaitlin Nicole
National Institute of Minority Economic Development Incorporatednonprofit_social_services
60%
keyword match

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Brubaker, HaroldHarris, Lori AnnRothecker, Kaitlin Nicole
Carolina Small Business Development Fundbusiness_finance
60%
keyword match

Registered Lobbyists (3)

DuBose, Sarah W.Sevier, Thomas WayneTillett, Johnny L.
Kelley Development Company, LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
60%
keyword matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Christensen, Whitney Campbell
North Carolina Association of Realtors, Incorporatedreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (10)

McCrimmon, La'Tanta (LT)Brewer, BlakeBushnell, Andrea L.Kelly, WendyMelton, PamelaMoore, ThomasSonnenberg, Sarah PattersonThomas, Catherine LouiseVilla-Garcia, IsabelZechini, Richard A.
Landmark Properties, Inc.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Christensen, Whitney CampbellReese, Johanna
Prestige Land & Site Worksreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Burr, Jarret BenReel, DylanSaine, JasonWilkinson, Kevin
Sea & Shoreline, LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Falkenbury, AmandaSevier, Thomas WayneTillett, Johnny L.
Prontoblock Inc.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Davis, AliciaSaine, JasonWhitehurst, ElizabethWilkinson, Kevin
The Cordish Companiesreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Copeland, TonyMoretz, Drew
NC Asian American Real Estate Associationprofessional_services
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Hardin, John A.Dinwiddie, TraftonMorgan, WilliamReel, Dylan
Coalition for Home Equity Partnershipreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Frick, DylanDinwiddie, TraftonOliver, StoryReel, Dylan
Investors Title Insurance Companyreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

DuBose, Sarah W.Falkenbury, AmandaHeath, D. Bowen
James Hardie Building Products Inc.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Fairrington, MichaelLaster, ScottMcCorkle, Betsy
Apartment Association of North Carolinareal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

DuBose, Sarah W.Falkenbury, AmandaHeath, D. BowenNeumann, April
Clachan Properties, L.L.C.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Easterling, John CarryFreeman, Nelson
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Fetzer, Tom H.Vick, Susan Fetzer
American Real Estate Bar Association, Inc.professional_services
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Alligood, MadisonHardin, John A.
Glen Oaks-South, LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Alligood, MadisonHardin, John A.Isley, Philip
Piedmont Stone Center, PLLCreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Hardin, John A.Alligood, MadisonMorgan, William
Stone Institute of the Carolinas LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Hardin, John A.Alligood, MadisonMorgan, William
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (6)

Whitehurst, ElizabethBurr, Jarret BenDavis, AliciaSaine, JasonUssery, Elise TWilkinson, Kevin
Lowe's Companies, Inc.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

McCrimmon, La'Tanta (LT)Brewer, BlakeCrowder, Courtney A.
Riverbend Preserve, LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Burr, Jarret BenSaine, JasonWilkinson, Kevin
Hillpointe Construction LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate
T & J Panels, Inc.real_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Cooper, John JosephCarlton, Richard H.Honaker, Nathaniel WilliamStancil, Jackson
Mooresville Btr Developers, LLCreal_estate_construction_housing
50%
category matchreal estate

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Burr, Jarret BenMitchell, WillPowers, David MurphyWilkinson, Kevin

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 853
Chamber
Senate
Status
Introduced
Last Action Date
April 29, 2026
Added to Lapel
Apr 29, 2026
27
Principals
53
Lobbyists
5
Sponsors
1
Categories
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