The General Assembly is trying to finish the legislative session by the end of this week. There are many bills making their way to the floor of the House or Senate for a vote but we want to draw your attention to just a few. Your urgent help is needed to pass these bills!
· Over the weekend, Governor Perdue put her very partisan veto stamp on a responsible,
bi-partisan, no-tax-increase budget. This budget was passed with the help of Republicans, Democrats and an Unaffiliated member of the legislature. Now, your help is needed—please contact your State Senator and State House Representative and ask them to vote to OVERRIDE the Governor’s veto of the budget. Click here to ask your Legislators to vote FOR an Override.
· Ask your Senator to support House Bill 845, a bill that would finally give property owners a true voice as to whether they want to be annexed by a city. Revenue-seeking cities would be penalized for not providing promised services to those annexed against their will. It also provides a mechanism for citizens to object to and stop a forced annexation in its tracks for a period of time. Click here to ask your Senator to vote YES on H845.
· Ask your Senator to support House Bill 542, Tort Reform for Citizens and Businesses. A state’s legal climate can be a major inducement or a major deterrent to business investment, growth, and job creation. It is one factor among several key ones that businesses consider when making decisions about where to expand existing operations or to locate new facilities. House Bill 542 makes important, balanced changes to NC’s civil liability system to provide fairness, predictability, and encourage job creation. Click here to ask your Senator to vote YES on H542.
If you would like to experience the legislature during a very exciting time, you may want to come to Raleigh this week.
On Tuesday, June 14th at 1 PM, Annexation Reform will be discussed in the Senate Finance Committee, Room 544 of the Legislative Office Building. We hope to see a crowd! Give us a call at 919.839.1011 if there is anything we can do for you while in Raleigh. Legislature Directions and Parking
Sincerely,
Dallas Woodhouse
North Carolina State Director
Americans for Prosperity