Since 2003, the district has included all of Lincoln County. The district overlaps with the 44th Senate district.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina%27s_97th_House_district
May 5, 2026
North Carolina Rep. Heather H. Rhyne has introduced a bill proposing a pilot program to equip law enforcement with enhanced drug-detection technology.
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State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne introduced a measure in the North Carolina House to increase tuition waiver access for children of public safety professionals, including law enforcement officers and firefighters.
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North Carolina State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne has introduced a House bill that would remove state sales and use tax on various family care products.
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Rep. Heather H. Rhyne introduced a measure in the North Carolina House to provide employers and employees with a short-time compensation option.
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State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne has put forward a bill in the North Carolina House to launch a pilot program focused on tackling student absenteeism.
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North Carolina State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne has introduced a bill seeking to launch a public registry for individuals with multiple domestic violence convictions.
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Rep. Heather H. Rhyne has introduced legislation in the North Carolina House to establish portable benefit accounts available to independent contractors.
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North Carolina State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne has introduced a bill in the House to set up lead teacher academies and boost funding for child care services.
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June 20, 2025
State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne sponsored a bill that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate to establish team-based care coordination for substance use disorders in Medicaid.
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June 5, 2025
State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne sponsored a bill that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate requiring family child care homes to meet specific safety standards.
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