Senate committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes organizational changes, including dividing the act into parts and adding the following new content.
Part II.
Establishes the Transylvania Rural Development Authority (Authority) as a separate and independent body corporate and politic with all the powers and duties granted to an Authority under SL 1965-988, as amended, except that the Board of Commissioners of Transylvania County has no authority over the Authority. Provides for nine members of the Authority to serve five-year, staggered terms, to be appointed by the Transylvania Economic Alliance (Alliance). Provides for initial staggered terms by appointing the initial members as follows: one member to serve a term of two years, one member to serve a term of three years, and one member to serve a term of five years. Provides for the filling of vacancies. Specifies that members will not receive compensation, but be allowed reimbursement for necessary expenses, including travel. Provides for a chair and other officers. Requires the Authority to adopt rules. Provides for removal of a member of the Authority by the Alliance for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office upon notice and a hearing. Requires the Authority to appoint the Alliance to operate the Authority, within the limits of available funds. Sets forth conflict of interest rules. Requires incorporation of the Authority in the State upon the filing of a copy of the act as passed. Provides immunity to Transylvania County, any other county, the State of North Carolina, or any other governmental unit that provides funds to the Authority or collaborates with the Authority on a development project or other project for environmental issues, known or unknown, related to that project solely because of providing funds or collaborating with the Authority. Specifies that Part II applies only to Transylvania County.
Part III.
Amends Section 23 of SL 1965-988, as amended, to authorize Hertford County to establish a Rural Development Authority.
Part IV.
Amends Article XI of the Mooresville Charter, SL 1975-239, as amended, by allowing the Mooresville Board of Commissioners, with or without consideration, and upon such terms as it deems wise, to convey real property owned by the Town for one or more of the following purposes: (1) affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons, (2) housing for veterans (as defined), and (3) housing for emergency responders (as defined). Prohibits conveying real property acquired by the exercise of eminent domain. Allows a deed conveying the real property to contain a restriction which provides that the real property will revert to the Town if it is no longer used for increasing the supply of housing before the expiration of the time period established by the Board of Commissioners. Requires the conveyance to be made pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners and sets out requirements for the adoption of the resolution. Also requires posting the resolution on the Town's website at least 10 calendar days before the conveyance is executed.
Part V.
Amends Section 13.8 of the Wilmington City Charter, concerning Conditions and Restrictions on the Sale of Property, to allow the city to make any sale, exchange, or transfer of property in any manner authorized by general or local law. Current law is limited to methods in GS 160A-268 through 160A-271 allowing for advertisement for sealed bids, negotiating offers and advertising for upset bids, public auction, and exchange of property.
Adds subsection (b), allowing the city council to convey real property with restrictions including by public sale or private negotiated sale in addition to other authorized means. Requires the transfer be in furtherance of adopted city policies or plans for the area. Allows the city to attach covenants, conditions, and/or restrictions to the conveyance. Permits consideration received by the city to reflect the restricted use of the property resulting from covenants, conditions, or restrictions. Authorizes the city to invite bids or written proposals for purchases. Allows transactions made pursuant to this section to be contingent upon necessary re-zoning. Requires the conveyance to be made only pursuant to city council resolution. Details notice by publication requirements for transactions. Clarifies that authority in this section does not limit any other authority granted by the charter, general law, or local law.
Part VI.
Amends GS 160D-602 as follows, applicable to Onslow County only. Authorizes the governing board to delegate to the planning board the authority to conduct the required hearing and make the final decision on zoning map amendment proposals, including the adoption of a consistency statement, as required under Article 6. Allows for the prescription of hearings procedures consistent with the Article. Requires final decisions of the planning board to be made by majority vote. Provides for appeal of final decisions of the planning board to the governing board. Requires written notice of appeal within 15 days of the final decision; failure to do so deems the decision of the planning board a final decision of the governing board. Requires a de novo review. Provides for the initial delegation of authority and subsequent modification or rescission of the delegation to be made by ordinance. 
Part VII.
Amends the following statutes, applicable only to the City of Hendersonville, as follows. 
Expands Hendersonville’s authority to operate public enterprises under GS 160A-312 to other areas and citizens located outside the corporate limits of the city. Adds the following requirements to the rules adopted by Hendersonville must follow: (1) the rules may not apply differing treatment within and outside the corporate limits of the city; (2) the rules must make access to public enterprise services available to the city and its citizens and other areas and their citizens located outside the corporate limits of the city equally; and (3) the rules may prioritize the continuation of the provision of services based on availability of excess capacity to provide the service. Requires the rules to apply equally to the public enterprise both within and outside the corporate limits of the city (currently, rules just have to apply). Makes technical changes. Provides for separate funds and sequestration of funds for public enterprises. Directs that the above changes do not apply to the operation of public transportation systems or off-street parking facilities and systems as public enterprises. Effective June 30, 2025, and applies to the 2025-2026 fiscal year and to each fiscal year thereafter. Specifies that any assets, liabilities, or equity of a public enterprise operated or held by Hendersonville in the 2025-2026 fiscal year will be transferred to a separate fund in accordance with GS 160A-312, as amended, by the act when the act becomes law.
Amends the requirements for annexation by petition in Hendersonville under GS 160A-31 requiring that the petition for annexation contain a statement from the owner that the petition for annexation is not based upon any representation by the municipality that a public enterprise service available outside the corporate limits of that municipality would be withheld from the owner's property without the petition for annexation. Makes conforming changes to GS 160A-58.1 (petition for annexation; standards). Applies to petitions for annexation received by Hendersonville on or after June 30, 2025.
Part VIII.
Authorizes the Town of Mills River to adopt unified development ordinances as initiated by the Town Council in October 2024 notwithstanding specified state law. Directs that the adoption must occur on or before July 1, 2026.
Part IX.
Authorizes Henderson County to amend definitions in its unified development ordinance to eliminate or modify uses allowed by right in all zoning districts. Requires the amendments be consistent with GS Chapter 160D except as provided in the notwithstanding clause. Directs that any amendment occur on or before October 1, 2025.
Part X.
Prohibits any municipality in Henderson County (County) from exercising planning and development authorities under GS Chapter 160D or Article 19, GS Chapter 160A, outside of its contiguous corporate limits. Directs that relinquishment of municipal jurisdiction over an area regulated pursuant to these authorities is effective July 1, 2025. Provides that the municipality's regulations and powers of enforcement are effective until the sooner of either the County adopting the regulation or 60 days following relinquishment. Authorizes the County to hold hearings and take other actions authorized under GS 160D-204 relating to pending jurisdiction as the County adopts and applies its regulations to the area for which municipal jurisdiction is relinquished. Provides for continued vestiture of rights acquired under municipal jurisdiction. Allows the County, upon acquiring jurisdiction, to take development actions that could have been taken by the municipality, and makes buildings, structures, and land use in the acquired jurisdiction subject to the County's development regulations.
Part XI.
Applicable only to Henderson County and those municipalities in the County seeking to annex an area located wholly within the County, requires approval of the governing bodies of the County and the municipality before any area that is included in property annexed by the municipality under Parts 1 or 4 (extension of corporate limits by petition; annexation of non-contiguous areas), Article 4A, GS Chapter 160A can be rezoned. Applies to annexations initiated on or after July 1, 2025.
Part XII.
Allows Henderson County (County) to construct community college buildings (as defined) on the campuses of Blue Ridge Community College (College). Specifies that construct and construction include making additions, improvements, renovations, or repairs to all or any part of a community college building. Allows the county to finance the construction of these buildings in accordance with Article 8 of GS Chapter 159 (Financing Agreements and Other Financing Arrangements; Arrangements for Nongovernmental Control of Public Enterprises) and GS 160A-20 (allowing for creation of security interests). Specifies that if construction is financed by the county, then the College Board of Trustees may, in connection with the construction, transfer any of its property to the county to be used as security for the financing agreement. Requires the county to transfer the property back to the College Board of Trustees upon the satisfaction of any financing agreement. Also allows the county to construct the community college buildings using other funding sources, including NCGA appropriations. Requires the county to lease the constructed buildings to the College under the terms and conditions agreed to. Specifies that the county does not have to comply with the provisions of GS 115D-9 (powers of the State Board of Community Colleges) regarding certain fee negotiations, contracts, and capital improvements or Part 1 of Article 36 of GS Chapter 143 (general provisions of the Department of Administration Act), but the county must comply with the provisions of Article 3D of GS Chapter 143 (Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services) and Article 8 of GS Chapter 143 (Public Contracts). Requires the county to consult with the College Board of Trustees about programming requirements and keep the Board informed on construction process and progress. Allows entering into a memorandum of understanding for the construction of community college buildings by the county on the campuses of the College located within the county, if deemed appropriate by the county and College, and if the terms of the memorandum will allow for the construction to be completed in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner. Specifies that the part applies only to construction projects, including additions, improvements, renovations, and repairs, coordinated by the county for College uses and purposes.
Part XIII.
Allows Johnston County (county) to construct community college buildings (as defined) on the campuses of Johnston Community College (College). Specifies that construct and construction include making additions, improvements, renovations, or repairs to all or any part of a community college building. Allows the county to finance the construction of these buildings in accordance with Article 8 of GS Chapter 159 (Financing Agreements and Other Financing Arrangements; Arrangements for Nongovernmental Control of Public Enterprises) and GS 160A-20 (allowing for creation of security interests). Specifies that if construction is financed by the county, then the College Board of Trustees may, in connection with the construction, transfer any of its property to the county to be used as security for the financing agreement. Requires the county to transfer the property back to the College Board of Trustees upon the satisfaction of any financing agreement. Also allows the county to construct the community college buildings using other funding sources, including NCGA appropriations. Requires the county to lease the constructed buildings to the College under the terms and conditions agreed to. Specifies that the county does not have to comply with the provisions of GS 115D-9 (powers of the State Board of Community Colleges) regarding certain fee negotiations, contracts, and capital improvements or Part 1 of Article 36 of GS Chapter 143 (general provisions of the Department of Administration Act), but the county must comply with the provisions of Article 3D of GS Chapter 143 (Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services) and Article 8 of GS Chapter 143 (Public Contracts). Requires the county to consult with the College Board of Trustees about programming requirements and keep the Board informed on construction process and progress. Allows entering into a memorandum of understanding for the construction of community college buildings so that the construction to be completed in a timely fashion and cost-efficient manner. Specifies that the act applies only to construction projects, including additions, improvements, renovations, and repairs, coordinated by the county for College uses and purposes.
Part XIV.
Authorizes Rutherford County (County) to construct community college buildings (defined) on the campuses of Isothermal Community College (College) within the County. Defines construct and construction to include making additions, improvements, renovations, or repairs to all or any part of a community college building. Provides for financing of such construction, including by transfer of College property to the County as security with a leaseback provision upon completion of building construction. Exempts the County from GS 115D-9 (powers of State Board of Community Colleges regarding capital improvements) and the general provisions governing the Department of Administration laid out in Part I of Article 36 in GS Chapter 143. Requires the County to comply with provisions of GS Chapter 143 pertaining to the procurement of architectural, engineering, and surveying services as well as public contracting. Authorizes an MOU between the College and County if certain circumstances permit.  Applies only to construction projects, including additions, improvements, renovations, and repairs, coordinated by the County for College uses and purposes.
Part XV.
Revises and consolidates the Charter of the Town of Boiling Springs to now provide the following.
Provides for the Town of Boiling Springs (Town)'s incorporation, grants the Town general powers, and sets out the Town's corporate boundaries.
Sets the Town Council and mayor as the Town’s governing body. Establishes the five-member Town Council (Coard) who will serve staggered four-year terms with the mayor elected to serve a four-year term. Includes mayor and member residency requirements. Sets forth the duties of the Mayor. Requires the Council to select a Mayor Pro Tempore from among its members and details their powers. Provides for Council meetings and filling of vacancies.
Provides for non-partisan municipal elections in odd-numbered years. Requires the Council and mayor be elected on a non-partisan basis, with the election results determined using the non-partisan plurality method.
Establishes the Town's operation under the council-manager form of government in accordance with Part 2 of Article 7 of GS Chapter 160A. Allows the Council to appoint a Town Manager, with duties as prescribed by general law. Requires the Manager to appoint a Town Clerk, Finance Officer, Tax Collector, and Chief of Police. Requires the Council to appoint a Town Attorney.
Specifies the legislative purpose and intent of the act to consolidate the Town Charter. Specifies that this does not repeal or affect any acts concerning the property, affairs, or government of public schools or any acts validating official actions, proceedings, contracts, or obligations.
Repeals specified local acts, which have served their purpose or have been consolidated into this act.  
Specifies that this does not affect any rights or interests that arose under any provisions repealed.
Provides for the continued validity of all existing ordinances, resolutions, and other provisions of the Town not inconsistent with this part. Includes a severability clause.
Amends Part II of SL 2006-148 by amending the 3% occupancy tax so that it applies to gross receipts derived from the rental of an accommodation within the town (was, rental of a room, lodging, or accommodation furnished by a hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, or similar place in the town). Removes the exclusion for accommodations furnished by non-profit charitable, educational, or religious organizations. No longer requires the Town to remit the tax proceeds to the Boiling Springs Tourism Development Authority (Authority) and removes provisions that established the Authority. Effective July 1, 2025. Requires any funds not expended by the Authority as of July 1, 2025, to be remitted to the Council to be used for the same purposes as those authorized for the Authority.
Part XVI.
Section 16.1
Provides that the net proceeds of Buncombe County’s local sales and use tax collected under Article 39 of Chapter 105 will be distributed to the County using the ad valorem method. Requires that the County use 50% of those proceeds for school capital outlay purposes (defined) or to retire any indebtedness incurred by the County for these purposes, and for school operating expenses. Directs the School Capital Fund Commission for Buncombe County (Commission) to advise the County Commissioners for school capital outlay purposes by considering the capital needs of both the Buncombe County School System and the Asheville City School System, prioritizing those needs, and recommending projects to be funded, with ultimate control of the use of the funds to be with the County Commissioners. Requires the remaining 50% of the funds to be used for any public purpose. Applies to net proceeds allocated to Buncombe County by the Secretary of Revenue under Article 39 of GS Chapter 105 that occur on or after July 1, 2025, and until June 30, 2027.
Section 16.2
Rewrites and recodifies SL 1983-134, as amended, as subsections (b)-(m) of Section 16.2 of the act, with the following changes. Removes the requirement that any other capital funds appropriated by Buncombe County estimated to cost more than $100,000 at any one location apply before those funds are apportioned among the Asheville City Board of Education and the B