The General Assembly convened for the 2015 legislative session on January 14. Lawmakers returned to Raleigh on January 28th to begin the session in earnest. The MVA Public Affairs Legislative Report on North Carolina will be distributed weekly to keep you up to date on the latest legislative issues facing the state.
The Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee was the only committee to meet this week. So far, the long session has been off to a slower start than the blistering pace set during 2014 short session. MVA Public Affairs expects to see more legislative action following the Governor’s address Tuesday.
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On The Floor
This week the House passed two bills. House Resolution 17, Amend House Temp Rules, does as the name implies and amends the temporary rules of the House concerning voting on resolutions, standing committees, assignment of seats, and conforming changes. Senate Joint Resolution 4, invites Governor McCrory to deliver the State of the State Address to the General Assembly. The address will be held Tuesday, February 3.
In The News
Charlotte Business Journal: N.C. legislature meets, lobbyists in tow
Raleigh News & Observer: Former Rep. Tom Murry lands legal counsel job at NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Raleigh News & Observer: Paul Lowe and George Robinson to fill NC General Assembly vacancies
Triangle Business Journal: Legislators file crowdfunding measure in Raleigh
Raleigh News & Observer: NC lawmakers file dozens of bills, including controversial same-sex wedding exemption
WRAL: Jobs, education on legislative radar, but specifics are scarce
Associated Press: Comment sought on pipeline surveys in Monongahela forest
Raleigh News & Observer: House Speaker Tim Moore assigns committee posts
Google Release: Google Fiber is coming to Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville and Raleigh-Durham
Charlotte Observer: Obama administration proposes drilling off Carolinas coast
WRAL: Lawmakers want details on McCrory infrastructure plan
Calendar
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Mon, February 02, 2015
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4:00 PM
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Session Convenes (House)
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House
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7:00 PM
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Session Convenes (Senate)
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Senate
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Tue, February 03, 2015
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12:00 PM
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Rep. Glazier - Press Conference
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Press Room LB
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Wed, February 04, 2015
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10:00 AM
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Rep. Insko - Press Conference
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Press Room LB
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Fri, February 06, 2015
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10:00 AM
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North Carolina General Statutes Commission
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1027/1128 LB
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Mon, February 09, 2015
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3:00 PM
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Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee
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544 LOB
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Tue, February 24, 2015
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1:00 PM
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Rep. Glazier - Press Conference
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Press Room LB
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