H1019

Mike Clampitt 1st Responder Tax Fairness Act

Chamber Passed·5/18/26

Broadens highway use tax exemption for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in North Carolina.

The North Carolina H1019, also known as the Mike Clampitt 1st Responder Tax Fairness Act, amends the state's tax code to expand the exemption from highway use tax for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. This exemption now includes fire trucks, pump trucks, tanker trucks, ladder trucks, four-wheel drive vehicles for forest fire fighting, and emergency services vehicles. The changes apply to taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, and to certificates of title issued on or after that date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 107–0 · May 18
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

107 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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10 Absent

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Calendar

May 12

9:00 AM

Finance Hearing

May 12

9:00 AM

Finance Hearing

History

May 18

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

May 18

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 18

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate