Types of Notes & Request a Note
How to request Fiscal Notes or Memos
Official requests for fiscal notes or memos should be sent to: @Fiscal Notes Requests with the requestor's name, bill number or draft number and short title. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Debora Bridgers at 733-4910.
Legislative Fiscal Note
A public written statement prepared by the Fiscal Research Division that describes all estimated effects of a legislative bill on the expenditures or revenues of units of state or local government. The fiscal note estimates the fiscal effect of an introduced bill for five fiscal years beginnings with the upcoming fiscal year. A fiscal note is prepared on an introduced bill at the request of a member, usually the bill sponsor.
Actuarial Note
A public written statement prepared by the Fiscal Research Division that is completed for every bill, resolution, or amendment introduced in the General Assembly that proposes a change in the retirement, hospital, medical, disability or related benefits for state and local employees.
Incarceration Note
A public written statement prepared by the Fiscal Research Division that is prepared on every bill, resolution, or amendment introduced in the General Assembly "proposing any change in the law that could cause a net increase in the length of time for which persons are incarcerated or the number of persons incarcerated, whether by increasing penalties for violating existing laws, by criminalizing behavior, or by any other means." -G.S. 120-36.7(d)