State Sen. Gladys A. Robinson has filed a new bill proposing the transfer of ownership for North Carolina A&T’s chancellor’s residence to the university’s real estate foundation, information from the North Carolina State Senate shows.
The measure, designated as SB 894 and filed April 29 during the 2025 regular session, is officially titled “NC A&T Chancellor’s Residence Transfer.”
Below is a summary based on the official bill text, with some context provided for better understanding.
Essentially, this proposal would require North Carolina to sell its stake in the parcel connected to the North Carolina A&T State University chancellor’s house to The North Carolina A&T Real Estate Foundation Inc. for $1. If the real estate foundation later sells the property, the proceeds must be used to purchase a new home for the chancellor. The property is to be transferred on an “as is” and “where is” basis, without state guarantees for title, boundary, usage, zoning, or other conditions. The transaction wouldn’t follow all standard state procedures on disposing of public land, and $5,000 in one-time General Fund money is allocated to the Department of Administration for related costs. The measure would take effect upon becoming law.
Robinson also submitted 29 additional bills for consideration during the 2025 regular session.
The legislative process for bills in North Carolina takes multiple steps. Lawmakers introduce a bill, which is referred to a committee for assessment and recommendations. It must be heard three times in both chambers. If amendments are made by one chamber to a bill already passed by the other, each chamber must ultimately approve an identical measure. When a bill clears both chambers, it heads to the governor’s desk, where the governor can sign, veto, or allow it to become law without a signature; the governor has 10 days to decide (extended to 30 days if the legislative body is out of session).
Find more details about the status of bills here.
Robinson earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bennett College for Women.
Robinson, a Democrat, has represented North Carolina’s 28th Senate district since her election in 2011, succeeding Katie Dorsett in the seat.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys A. Robinson | SB 894 | 04/29/2026 | NC A&T Chancellor’s Residence Transfer. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Natalie S. Murdock, and Sydney Batch | SB 906 | 04/29/2026 | MOMnibus 3.5. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Natalie S. Murdock, and Val Applewhite | SB 907 | 04/29/2026 | The Ciji Graham Act. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Kandie D. Smith, and Natalie S. Murdock | SB 891 | 04/28/2026 | Small Business Investment Grant. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Jay J. Chaudhuri | SB 822 | 04/22/2026 | Every School Has Resources Act. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Dan Blue, and Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | SB 534 | 03/25/2025 | Capital Project Funding at NCA&T/WSSU. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Dan Blue, and Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | SB 542 | 03/25/2025 | Western NC Support; Expand Comm. Eco. Dev. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Michael Garrett | SB 547 | 03/25/2025 | Clarify Ballot Language for Art. 46 Tax. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Natalie S. Murdock, and Sydney Batch | SB 571 | 03/25/2025 | MOMnibus 3.0. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Dan Blue, and Michael V. Lee | SB 596 | 03/25/2025 | Critical Campus Funding Repairs. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Graig Meyer, and Michael Garrett | SB 612 | 03/25/2025 | Convert School Buses to Electric by 2050. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Michael Garrett, and Terence Everitt | SB 646 | 03/25/2025 | Make NC Insurrection-Free. |
| Gladys A. Robinson | SB 658 | 03/25/2025 | Funds/Greensboro Blandwood Mansion. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Kandie D. Smith, and Val Applewhite | SB 660 | 03/25/2025 | Honoring Sacrifice: NC Veterans Relief Act. |
| Gladys A. Robinson | SB 714 | 03/25/2025 | Prohibit Corporal Punishment in Schools. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, DeAndrea Salvador, and Graig Meyer | SB 732 | 03/25/2025 | NC Economic Progress and Well Being. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Michael Garrett | SB 751 | 03/25/2025 | Protect Children from Leaking Garbage Trucks. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | SB 367 | 03/20/2025 | Capital Project Funding at HBCUs. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Caleb Theodros, and Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | SB 343 | 03/19/2025 | Secure Home, Secure Future Act. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Caleb Theodros, and Val Applewhite | SB 348 | 03/19/2025 | Home Comfort Act. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Val Applewhite | SB 323 | 03/18/2025 | Student Health and Responsibility Act. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | SB 301 | 03/17/2025 | Film and Entertainment Grant Fund Mods. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Sophia Chitlik, and Woodson Bradley | SB 281 | 03/13/2025 | Essential Relief for Child Care Act. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | SB 283 | 03/13/2025 | Expand Sickle Cell Disease Programs & Svcs. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Michael Garrett | SB 284 | 03/13/2025 | Guilford County Schools Funding Requests. |
| Gladys A. Robinson and Michael Garrett | SB 285 | 03/13/2025 | Teacher Salary Supplement/Guilford Cnty Schs. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Michael Garrett, and Paul A. Lowe, Jr. | SB 243 | 03/05/2025 | Commuter Rail Study/Piedmont Triad. |
| Gladys A. Robinson | SB 215 | 02/27/2025 | 28th Senatorial District Local Act-1. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Graig Meyer, and Natalie S. Murdock | SB 167 | 02/25/2025 | Revise, Study, and Fund LEP Allotment. |
| Gladys A. Robinson, Graig Meyer, and Natalie S. Murdock | SB 99 | 02/13/2025 | Extended-Year Teacher Contracts. |
