Posts by Frank Iler

The last two weeks at the North Carolina General Assembly have been characterized by the expression “Hurry up and wait.”  While a lot of meetings been going on by budget chairmen trying to agree on the many areas of the state budget, the floor sessions have been moved down the schedule by these meetings. On…

Last week at the North Carolina General Assembly, many bills that had crossed over from the House to the Senate had passed that chamber and were back for concurrence by the House.  Statewide bills that had been introduced much earlier passed their final votes and went to the Governor.  Several local bills also passed, and…

Last week at the North Carolina General Assembly saw legislation that impacted our international situation, as well as our local area here in Brunswick County.  All the while, budget negotiations continued at the highest levels. Last Wednesday, House Resolution 973 – Urge President and Congress on Afghanistan was adopted by your House of Representatives.  As…

Last week at the North Carolina General Assembly saw many House and Senate bills moving through both chambers, while high level negotiations began on the state budget items in controversy.  These bills impact many areas of our lives, from statewide to local concerns. Senate Bill 191 – No Patient Left Alone Act ensures patient visitation…

Last week at the North Carolina General Assembly the budget debates were heating up inside the N.C. House of Representatives, just as the weather was hitting true August temperatures in the 90s outside.  Besides the biennial budget for 2021 – 2023, the House passed regulatory reform, expanded in-state tuition for veterans, prohibited child marriage, increased…

Last week at the North Carolina General Assembly was all about the budget negotiations in the House of Representatives and a major energy modernization bill.  Most other bills dealt with technical corrections and requested local actions. The energy bill, House Bill 951 – Modernize Energy Generation, seeks to retire coal-fired plants in an orderly fashion…

This past week at the North Carolina General Assembly was somewhat shortened by the impending July 4th Independence Day falling on the weekend.  We in the House were holding many meetings on the state budget. Also, there were several bills of interest that were working their way through the committee process.  They deal with wastewater…

Last week at the North Carolina General Assembly was as calm on the surface as a tidal pool, but with big rolling waves in the background.  While announcements of surplus funds and delays in the state budget were on everyone’s minds, we in the House were passing some commonsense bills.  Some of the bills we…