A new bill filed by State Rep. Matthew Winslow seeks to expand the Town of Franklinton’s jurisdiction to include specific transportation corridors under local governance, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 291 on March 4 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Franklinton Annexations.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill expands the corporate limits of the Town of Franklinton by incorporating specific North Carolina Department of Transportation rights-of-way into the town’s jurisdiction. The specified areas include various sections of US Highway 1, NC 56 along with certain intersections and roads such as Eric Medlin Road, Fred Wilder Road, Lane Store Road, and Cedar Creek Road, among others. This geographic expansion aims to bring these transportation corridors under the governance of the Town of Franklinton, potentially impacting local administration and services. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.
Winslow proposed another six 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.
Winslow graduated from East Carolina University with a BS.
Winslow, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2021 to represent the state’s 7th House district, replacing previous state representative Lisa Barnes.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Winslow | HB 291 | 03/04/2025 | Franklinton Annexations. |
| Matthew Winslow | HB 286 | 03/04/2025 | SchCalFlex/Vance/Open Cal. |
| Matthew Winslow | HB 287 | 03/04/2025 | SchCalFlex/Franklin/Open Cal. |
| Matthew Winslow, Brenden H. Jones, Jake Johnson, and Jarrod Lowery | HB 222 | 02/25/2025 | C.O.O.P.E.R. Accountability Act. |
| Matthew Winslow, Celeste C. Cairns, and Steve Tyson | HB 159 | 02/21/2025 | Orphan Roads Maintenance Program Grant. |
| Matthew Winslow | HB 58 | 02/04/2025 | Various Local Elections. |
| Matthew Winslow, Erin Paré, Keith Kidwell, and Steve Tyson | HB 14 | 01/29/2025 | Gambling Loss Tax Deduct, NC Sound Money Act. |
