S.708

Working Families Act

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S708 reduces parent copayments for subsidized child care, reenacts the child tax credit, increases the state minimum wage, and creates.

North Carolina S708 reduces parent copayments for subsidized child care, reenacts the child tax credit, increases the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, and grants local governments flexibility to set a higher local minimum wage. It also increases the income eligibility limit for the property tax homestead circuit breaker. The bill creates a homebuyers' assistance program with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency for first-time homebuyers who work as public servants.

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed