North Carolina Legislative Report - September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015
The General Assembly convened for the 2015 legislative session on January 14. Lawmakers returned to Raleigh on January 28 to begin the session in earnest. The MVA Public Affairs Legislative Report on North Carolina will be distributed on a weekly basis to keep you up to date on the latest legislative issues facing the state.
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On The Floor
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Committees
Budget Update
House and Senate budget chairs continued negotiations throughout the week to put the finishing touches on the states spending plan for the next two years. Final details haven’t been released, but both chambers hope to have a budget ready to take to the floor next week ahead of the September 18 deadline.
In addition to budget work, House and Senate leadership have agreed to put a bond referendum on the ballot next year. The dollar amount, specific projects and date are still uncertain. The House, who passed a $2.85 billion dollar package earlier this session, would like to see number set at $2 billion. Senate leadership has made it clear they would like a much smaller package, citing $1.5 billion dollars.
In The News
WRAL: Budget deal within striking distance
WRAL: Budget deal pushed to next week
Raleigh News & Observer: Six issues that have slowed NC budget negotiations
Raleigh News & Observer: NC House, Senate leaders agree to hold bond vote next year
Raleigh News & Observer: Ex-NC GOP director is new Rep. Hudson chief of staff
Charlotte Observer: Days before Charlotte primary, mayoral, council candidates debate issues again
Calendar
| Mon, September 14, 2015 | ||
| 10:00 AM | Session Convenes (House) | |
| 10:00 AM | Session Convenes (Senate) | |
| 4:00 PM | Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee Agenda: Supplemental Insurance Benefits, Retiree Health Liability, State Vehicles | |
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| 1:00 PM | North Carolina General Statutes Commission, Trust Drafting Committee | Room 5003, UNC School of Law, 160 Ridge Road |
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| 10:00 AM | 1027/1128 LB | |
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| 10:00 AM | Rep. Hardister - Press Conference | |