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2011-2012 Session
- The Legislative Library has compiled a history of amendments to the North Carolina Constitution.
- The House Select Committee on Homeowners' Associations is requesting public input on Homeowners' Association issues during the afternoon session of the January 23, 2012 meeting. Click here for information on speaker registration.
- iOS (iPhone/iPad) users can now easily add the NCGA web app to their devices. Visit NCGA Mobile App for IOS Devices from your device and follow the instructions on the screen.
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 9, No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty, on Wednesday, 12/14/2011.
- We are pleased to announce a new free Android App from the North Carolina General Assembly.
- The NCGA Mobile Android App allows for access to information from the NCGA's website through the convenience of this easy to use mobile application.
To download to your Android phone or tablet, click on the following link: NCGA Mobile App for Android Devices Compatible with the Android operating system - version 2.0 or higher. - Redistricting Information
- Redistricting Public Hearing -- July 18, 2011, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- The Redistricting Public Hearings for Wake, Cumberland, Hertford, Nash, New Hanover, Mecklenburg, Guilford, Jackson, Watauga and Buncombe County locations have concluded.
- Video streaming of Redistricting Public Hearing (Back-up link) -- May 7, 2011, 9:30 a.m. The link(s) will be live 30 minutes prior to the event.
- Video streaming of Redistricting Public Hearing (Back-up link) -- May 7, 2011, 4:00 p.m. The link(s) will be live 30 minutes prior to the event.
- Sign up to Speak at the May 5, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Redistricting Public Hearing. Location details are listed on the sign-up form.
- Sign up to Speak at the May 6, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Redistricting Public Hearing. Location details are listed on the sign-up form.
- Sign up to Speak at the May 7, 2011, 9:30 a.m. Redistricting Public Hearing. Location details are listed on the sign-up form.
- Sign up to Speak at the May 7, 2011, 4:00 p.m. Redistricting Public Hearing. Location details are listed on the sign-up form.
- Sign up to Speak at the May 9, 2011, 4:00 p.m. Redistricting Public Hearing. Location is Room 643, Legislative Office Building. Other details are listed on the sign-up form.
- Video streaming of Redistricting Public Hearing (Back-up link) -- April 30, 2011, 4:00 pm. Live locations: University of North Carolina - Asheville, Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University. The above link(s) will be live 30 minutes prior to the event.
- Sign up to Speak at the April 21, 2011 Redistricting Public Hearing. Location details are listed on the sign-up form.
- Sign up to Speak at the April 13, 2011 Redistricting Public Hearing. Location details are listed on the sign-up form.
- Click here to see a complete listing of public hearing locations and dates.
- Veto Information
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 9, No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty, on Wednesday, 12/14/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 496, Medicaid and Health Choice Provider Req, on Thursday, 06/30/2011. Veto was overridden on 07/25/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 532, ESC/Jobs Reform, on Thursday, 06/30/2011. Veto was overridden on 07/26/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 709, Energy Jobs Act, on Thursday, 06/30/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 781, Regulatory Reform Act of 2011, on Thursday, 06/30/2011. Veto was overridden on 07/25/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed House Bill 482, Water Supply Lines/Water Violation Waivers, on Monday, 06/27/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed House Bill 854, Abortion-Woman's Right to Know Act, on Monday, 06/27/2011. Veto was overridden on 07/28/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 33, Medical Liability Reforms, on Friday, 06/24/2011. Veto was overridden on 07/25/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed House Bill 351, Restore Confidence in Government, on Thursday, 06/23/2011.
- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 727, No Dues Checkoff for School Employees, on Saturday, 06/18/2011. Veto was overridden in the Senate on 07/13/2011 and in the House on 01/05/2012.
- April 16, 2011 -- Governor Perdue vetoed House Bill 383, Extend UI Benefits/Continuing Resolution.
- April 13, 2011 -- Governor Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 265, State Health Plan/Appropriations and Transfer and House Bill 7, Comm. Colleges/Opt Out of Fed'l Loan Program.
- The House and Senate both adjourned Saturday, 06/18/2011 to reconvene Wednesday, 07/13/2011 at 12:00 PM.
- To provide audio streaming support to a broader range of computers, smartphones and tablets, the audio broadcasts from the Appropriations and Finance committee rooms (Rooms 643 and 544) will be converted to mp3 audio streams beginning Monday, May 23rd. Based on the success of this pilot, the chamber and press room broadcasts will be transitioned to the new streaming format before the end of the legislative session.
- The initial release of the NC General Assembly mobile web site is now available at http://mobile.ncleg.net. Feedback is welcome using the Web Site Support form.
- 2011 Budget Information (HB 200 Bill Status History) Bill Text and Committee Report for House Bill 200 and Committee Report for House Bill 22
- Bill Text - Proposed Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 22, 2011 Budget Technical Corrections as approved by Senate Appropriations/Base Budget on 6/16/2011. (HB 22 Bill Status History)
- 06/12/2011 - Governor Perdue vetoed House Bill 200, Appropriations Act of 2011. View Governor's Objections and Veto Message.
- Bill Text - Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 200, Appropriations Act of 2011, approved by Senate Finance Committee on 05/24/2011, does not include Finance Committee amendments #1 - #5 and adopted Appropriations Committee amendments #6 - #27 from 05/25/2011 which can be found on the bill status page.
- Submit Public Comments to the Joint Regulatory Reform Committee. Click here to visit the Committee's webpage.
- The NCGA website has a new look for the 2011-2012 Session but you can still find information in the same locations in which you are accustomed. The information for the newly elected members is updated. Now that Session has convened on 1/26/2011, you are able to find bill status information, bill text, and other session related information as it is available.
- The NC Statutes have been updated with changes made during the 2010 legislative session.
