A new bill filed by State Rep. Ben T. Moss, Jr. seeks to establish uniform term lengths and appointment procedures for members of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 666 on April 1 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Wildlife Resources Commission Term Limits.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the appointment and term lengths of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission members, establishing a uniform term length of two years for all members and capping consecutive terms at three. It specifies that the Governor appoints one member from each of the nine wildlife districts and one at-large member, while the Commissioner of Agriculture appoints one at-large member. The General Assembly appoints 10 members, with recommendations from the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, ensuring representation from the largest minority party. Current members whose terms expire in 2027 or 2029 will complete their appointments. The act becomes effective June 30, 2025.
Moss proposed another 18 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.
Moss, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2023 to represent the state’s 52nd House district, replacing previous state representative Jamie Boles.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben T. Moss, Jr. | HB 666 | 04/01/2025 | Wildlife Resources Commission Term Limits. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Diane Wheatley, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Howard Penny, Jr. | HB 567 | 03/27/2025 | Ensure Access to Biomarker Testing. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr., and Charles W. Miller | HB 511 | 03/25/2025 | Award Magistrates Salary Increases. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 427 | 03/18/2025 | CCW Permit/No Records Provided. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 454 | 03/18/2025 | Review of Federal Acts/Rules/Regulations. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, and Keith Kidwell | HB 236 | 02/26/2025 | Remember 9/11 with Freedom Flag. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Brian Echevarria, and Diane Wheatley | HB 211 | 02/25/2025 | The Kelsey Smith Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr. and Howard Penny, Jr. | HB 153 | 02/18/2025 | DOT/DEQ to Study Safety and Emissions Inspec. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Cody Huneycutt, Mitchell S. Setzer, and Pricey Harrison | HB 120 | 02/13/2025 | Expand Project C.A.R.E./Funds. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Carla D. Cunningham, Dennis Riddell, and Keith Kidwell | HB 107 | 02/12/2025 | Adopt SUDEP Awareness Week. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Blair Eddins, Keith Kidwell, and Wyatt Gable | HB 72 | 02/10/2025 | AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, and Keith Kidwell | HB 73 | 02/10/2025 | Energy Security Act of 2025. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Diane Wheatley, and Keith Kidwell | HB 85 | 02/10/2025 | Removal of Precinct Officials. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Diane Wheatley, Jay Adams, and Keith Kidwell | HB 95 | 02/10/2025 | Threaten Elected Official/Increase Punishment. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr. and Cody Huneycutt | HB 71 | 02/06/2025 | Respiratory Care Modernization Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 16 | 01/29/2025 | General Assembly: In God We Trust – Display. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Brian Echevarria, Jay Adams, and Keith Kidwell | HB 5 | 01/29/2025 | NC Constitutional Carry Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Celeste C. Cairns, David Willis, and Keith Kidwell | HB 7 | 01/29/2025 | NC REACH Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Jeffrey C. McNeely, Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 9 | 01/29/2025 | Firearm Discharge/Preempt Local Ordinance. |
