North Carolina lawmakers have unanimously passed a $273 million relief bill aimed at assisting recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, which has left many areas devastated and without basic services. The funding, which will be pulled from the state's Savings Reserve, is just the initial step in what is expected to be a lengthy recovery process. Key allocations from the bill include $250 million for state agencies, $5 million for the State Board of Elections, and support for educational and local government needs. Additionally, the bill introduces temporary legal changes to facilitate recovery efforts. Lawmakers indicated that further funding sessions are planned, with the next scheduled for October 24. This initiative complements federal support, including 100% FEMA reimbursement for affected residents.