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H 1148

North Carolina House•House Floor Calendar

Summary

H 1148, “Universal Pre-K”, was introduced in the House on Apr 30, 2026 by Rep. Monika Johnson-Hostler (D) with 33 co-sponsors. It was referred to Appropriations, and last saw action on May 4, 2026: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Record

Text

H 1148 has 33 co-sponsors.

h1148/amended.txt
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
  SESSION 2025
 H  1
  HOUSE BILL 1148
 Short Title:   Universal Pre-K.  (Public)
 Sponsors:      Representatives Johnson-Hostler and Baker (Primary Sponsors).
  For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
 Referred to:   Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  May 4, 2026
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ALL INCOME-ELIGIBLE,
     FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH CAROLINA
     PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) PROGRAM.
 The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of
 Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education, the sum of
 two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000) in recurring funds beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal
 year to provide additional funds for all income-eligible, four-year-old children in this State to
 participate in the North Carolina Prekindergarten (NC Pre-K) program.
SECTION 2. This act becomes effective July 1, 2026.
  *H1148-v-1*

Universal Pre-K

Sponsors

Rep. Monika Johnson-Hostler (D) sponsors H 1148, and 33 members have co-sponsored it.

Committees

H 1148 went before 1 committee: Appropriations.

Appropriations
Appropriations
Referred to · May 4, 2026 · 258 Bills

History

H 1148 has taken 3 actions since Apr 30, 2026, the latest on May 4, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 4, 2026
House
Passed 1st Reading
May 4, 2026
House
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 30, 2026
House
Filed

Votes

H 1148 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: ncleg.gov · legiscan.com