North Carolina H1235: Restoring Separation of Powers & Leg. Transp.

What the bill says

An act to secure the protections afforded by our constitutional system of separation of powers and to require the general assembly to legislate in a transparent and fair manner that promotes public participation in the legislative process.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SECURE THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY OUR CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LEGISLATE IN A TRANSPARENT AND FAIR MANNER THAT PROMOTES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. Whereas, the North Carolina Constitution protects liberty by dividing power among separate branches of government so that each branch can serve as a check on the others and none can dominate; and Whereas, the General Assembly has weakened public trust by altering the powers and responsibilities of constitutional officers, including the Governor, for partisan political reasons; and Whereas, North Carolinians expect the Governor elected by the people to retain the practical authority necessary to faithfully carry out and enforce the laws of this State; and Whereas, although the North Carolina Constitution already protects separation of powers from interference, repeated encroachments by the General Assembly and the courts have made it necessary to provide absolute clarity that separation of powers may not be dismantled for partisan gain; and Whereas, furthermore, the General Assembly's repeated practice of wholly rewriting bills with new topics late in the legislative process, and advancing important legislation without meaningful public notice or involvement, has weakened confidence in the legislative process; and Whereas, providing advance public notice before final votes are taken, as well as requiring …

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Sponsors

• Rubin, Phil (D, 40) · primary sponsor
• Morey, Marcia (D, 30) · primary sponsor
• Butler, Deb (D, 18) · primary sponsor
• Longest, Tim (D, 34) · primary sponsor
• Ager, Eric (D, 114)
• Ball, Cynthia (D, 49)
• Belk, Mary (D, 88)
• Brown, Kanika (D, 71)
• Buansi, Allen (D, 56)
• Cervania, Maria (D, 41)
• Clark, Tracy (D, 57)
• Cohn, Bryan (D, 32)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2. June 3, 2026: Passed 1st Reading
3. June 2, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is H1235?

H1235 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Restoring Separation of Powers & Leg. Transp.

What does H1235 do?

In its own words: An act to secure the protections afforded by our constitutional system of separation of powers and to require the general assembly to legislate in a transparent and fair manner that promotes public participation in the legislative process.

What is the status of H1235?

In committee as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored H1235?

Rubin, Phil (D, 40), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1235?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1235