North Carolina H178 enhances transparency and public participation in the state budget process.

North Carolina H178 mandates public participation in the appropriations process by requiring at least three nonvoting committee meetings for consideration and debate on the Current Operations Appropriations Act. It also requires a public hearing with opportunity for comments and a week-long period for public comments on the Act. The bill removes confidentiality for communications to or from legislators documenting requests for budget provisions or funds, making them public records.

North Carolina H178 enhances transparency and public participation in the state budget process.

North Carolina H178 mandates public participation in the appropriations process by requiring at least three nonvoting committee meetings for consideration and debate on the Current Operations Appropriations Act. It also requires a public hearing with opportunity for comments and a week-long period for public comments on the Act. The bill removes confidentiality for communications to or from legislators documenting requests for budget provisions or funds, making them public records.