A new bill filed by State Sen. Settle in the North Carolina Senate seeks to establish a legislative framework for the 36th Senatorial District, according to the North Carolina State Senate.
The bill, filed as SB 41 on Feb. 3 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ’36th Senatorial District Local Act-1.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill pertains exclusively to the 36th Senatorial District in North Carolina. It becomes effective upon becoming law. No specific details or changes within the district are outlined, suggesting its purpose may be to establish a legislative framework or placeholder for future actions or modifications relevant to this district.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Settle graduated from Wilkes Community College in 1979 with an AA.
Settle, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2023 to represent the state’s 36th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Paul Newton.
| Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|
| SB 41 | 02/03/2025 | 36th Senatorial District Local Act-1. |
