Rep. Pierce files bill in North Carolina House to fund Gibson public works

A new bill filed by State Rep. Garland E. Pierce in the North Carolina House seeks to provide financial support for public works projects in the Town of Gibson, according to the North Carolina State House.

The bill, filed as HB 311 on March 5 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Funds for the Town of Gibson.’

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, the bill appropriates $231,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year to the Office of State Budget and Management, allocating these funds as a directed grant to the Town of Gibson for various public works projects. Specifically, it designates $55,000 for a generator at the main lift station, $18,000 for a portable generator, $30,000 for lift station rehabilitation, $18,000 for new water meters, $45,000 for ditch work, and $65,000 for town vehicles. This funding aims to enhance infrastructure and public service capabilities within the town. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Pierce proposed another seven bills during the 2025 regular session.

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.

Pierce graduated from Fayetteville State University with a BS.

Pierce, a Democrat, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2005 to represent the state’s 48th House district, replacing previous state representative Donald Bonner.