Category Archives: General Assembly

Today in the legislature Wednesday, Feb 27

Posted on February 27, 2013 by kmr

Wed, February 27, 2013 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation (Joint) 1228/1327 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Joint) 1425 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety (Joint) 415 LOB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (Joint) 421 LOB … Continue reading →

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Today in the legislature Tuesday, Feb 26

Posted on February 26, 2013 by kmr

Tue, February 26, 2013 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation (Joint) 1228/1327 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Joint) 1425 LB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety (Joint) 415 LOB 8:30 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (Joint) 421 LOB … Continue reading →

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Bill would require teaching that abortion causes preterm births

Posted on February 26, 2013 by kmr

Filed yesterday by Senators Daniel, Tillman, and Randleman S132 Main Page Short Title:        Health Curriculum/Preterm Birth. (Public) Sponsors: Senators Daniel, Tillman, and Randleman (Primary Sponsors). Referred to:     A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO include instruction in … Continue reading →

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Redistricting hearing

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kmr

WRAL is streaming the hearing by a three-member panel of judges appointed by the state Supreme Court on the 2011 redistricting. The judges, appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Parker, are Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul C. … Continue reading →

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Today in the legislature Monday, Feb 25

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kmr

Mon, February 25, 2013 6:00 PM Session Convenes (House) 7:00 PM Session Convenes (Senate) House Calendar Senate Calendar

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Bill would require cursive by 5th grade and memorization of multiplication tables

Posted on February 21, 2013 by kmr

I kid you not. H146 Main Page Short Title:        Back to Basics. (Public) Sponsors: Representatives Hurley and Warren (Primary Sponsors). Referred to:   A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT to require the state board of education to ensure instruction … Continue reading →

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Bill filed to stop drivers licenses under DACA

Posted on February 21, 2013 by kmr

After a long battle to win the right to drivers licenses under DACA — the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative, which allows for a more normal life for undocumented individuals brought here as children — a bill filed … Continue reading →

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Bill takes aim at unions

Posted on February 16, 2013 by kmr

Introduced with love on Valentine’s Day, House Bill 110 is a murky bill that puts restrictions on union agreements for government agencies and companies seeking public contracts for construction and repairs. H110 Main Page Short Title:        Public Contracts/Project Labor. (Public) … Continue reading →

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