Sen. Alexander files bill in North Carolina Senate on political party sales reporting

A new bill filed by State Sen. Alexander seeks to adjust campaign finance reporting rules for political party groups purchasing goods or services in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina State Senate.

The bill, filed as SB 249 on March 6 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Exempt./Campaign Sales/Other Political Groups.’

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

In essence, this bill exempts other political party groups in North Carolina from campaign sales reporting requirements under state campaign finance laws for the purchase price of goods or services. Specifically, it amends G.S. 163-278.8A to exclude such purchases from being treated as contributions for account-keeping and reporting purposes but still requires the sale proceeds to be reported as contributions for other purposes. To qualify for this exemption, sales must adhere to a plan approved by the State Board of Elections’ Executive Director, ensuring prices are close to market value and sales do not exceed $20,000 per election cycle, with individual purchases not surpassing $50. Additionally, treasurers must provide specific information in their reports, including plan descriptions, sales totals, purchase numbers, and any in-kind contributions received. The act becomes effective upon becoming law.

Of the three sponsors of this bill, Amy S. Galey proposed the most bills (15) 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.

Alexander graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA.

Alexander, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2019 to represent the state’s 44th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Vickie Sawyer.