S.1041

Public Workforce Modernization Act

Complete·7/7/26

Modernizes North Carolina's state human resources system, including employee protections and hiring practices.

The North Carolina Public Workforce Modernization Act establishes a decentralized human resources system for state agencies, emphasizing recruitment, retention, and fair compensation. It outlines roles for the State Human Resources Commission and the Office of State Human Resources, including oversight of classification, compensation, and hiring processes. The act mandates equal employment opportunity, prohibits compelled speech, and sets guidelines for political hirings and veteran preferences.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 30

9:00 AM

Finance Hearing

Jun 30

9:00 AM

Finance Hearing

History

Jul 7

Ch. SL 2026-40

Jul 6

Pres. To Gov. 7/6/2026

Jul 6

Signed by Gov. 7/6/2026