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Carolina Mercury- Senate committee approves background checks for public assistance bill June 19, 2013A bill requiring criminal background checks for people applying for TANF or FNS benefits passed the Senate Judiciary I committee Tuesday morning. The bill was approved by the House overwhelmingly in April. Via WRAL: However, the measure has been modified from earlier version so as […]
- Foxx continues to lead among GOP in Senate race June 19, 2013Rep. Virginia Foxx continues to lead the field of potential challengers to Sen. Kay Hagan. Meanwhile, Hagan’s approval numbers have dropped slightly since a boost following her vote to tighten background checks for gun purchases. For the first time, state Sen. Phil Berger has broken […]
- Low approval ratings for state legislature, budget proposals June 18, 2013A new poll out from Public Policy Polling shows low marks for the state legislature across party lines. Only 20% of voters approve of the legislature, compared to 56% who disapprove, including a slight majority of Republicans. Only 19% of voters support the House budget […]
- Senate committee approves background checks for public assistance bill June 19, 2013
Tag Archives: 2013Bills
Today in the legislature Monday, Feb 25
Mon, February 25, 2013 6:00Â PM Session Convenes (House) 7:00Â PM Session Convenes (Senate) House Calendar Senate Calendar
Bill would require cursive by 5th grade and memorization of multiplication tables
I kid you not. H146 Main Page Short Title:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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
Bill filed to stop drivers licenses under DACA
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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No public employee collective bargaining, union ballot rules in new right-to-work bill
Introduced this morning by House Speaker Thom Tillis with Representatives Moffitt and Murray, this bill contains a provision calling for a constitutional amendment on secret ballot voting. House Bill 6 Main Page A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT amending … Continue reading
Bills filed January 30
List of bills filled as of today with several brand new as of this morning including Cardcheck, 540 route, and a bill to prevent NC from setting up an insurance exchange. Via NCGA: H1 Temporary House Rules. H 01/09/2013 Adopted … Continue reading