Legislative Update from Rep. Iler — August 5, 2024

After almost a month back in Brunswick County, it was time last week to take care of some business in Raleigh.  Most of our communications and constituent work can be done by phone, email, or meetings back in the district, but when it is time to vote in the N.C. House, we need to be there in person.  As I always say, “Attendance matters.”

     July was a month of “R & R”, as well as getting around the county to meet with citizens and groups on common issues.  Some of the meetings included issues such as Homeowners’ associations, NCDOT requirements, H2GO clean water progress, as well as other local and state issues.

     Last Wednesday, we were in Raleigh to attempt to override the Governor’s veto on three House bills.  House Bill 155 – Titles for Off-Road Vehicles/Low Speed Vehicles Inspection concerns vehicles known as ATVs on 55 MPH highways, as well as remote inspections for street legal golf carts known as low-speed vehicles.  Low-speed vehicles can’t drive in zones over 35 MPH to inspection stations.

     House Bill 556 – Tenancy in Common/E-Notary/Small Claims Changes addresses the landlord-Tenant relationship, e-signatures by notaries, and timing of notices from small claims court.  House Bill 690 – No Central Bank Digital Currency Payments to State defends the state from the Federal Reserve using digital currency for federal appropriations to N.C.  It does not impact private digital currency usage, as has been alleged.

     All three bills gained enough votes to override the Governor’s vetoes.  It requires three-fifths “Aye” votes or 60% of those present and voting.  HB 155 passed 73-41 or 64%, HB 556 passed 74-40 or 65%, and HB 690 passed 73-41 or 64%.  They now must go to the Senate for their votes.

     It is expected that we might not be going back to Raleigh for votes before the November election, but we never say never.  During this time school will be starting and families will be getting back to their fall activities.  We will all be working back in the districts, and can be reached through our contact information on the General Assembly website, www.ncleg.gov .