Death of Democrats’ proposals criticized

Democratic legislators lamented that more than 700 community-focused bills presented in this legislative session were "buried without debate." House Democratic leader Robert Reives explained that while presenting legislation does not mean that it will be heard, "North Carolina residents deserve [...] The entry "Proposals buried without debate," Democrats regret not moving forward in common sense initiatives was first published in Link Latino NC.…

Death of Democrats’ proposals criticized

(The Center Square) – Democrats in the North Carolina Legislature complained Tuesday that the Republican majority killed good bills without even considering them in the respective rules committees of the Senate and House of Representatives. Crossover day for a bill…

Death of Democrats’ proposals criticized - Washington Examiner

(The Center Square) – Democrats in the North Carolina Legislature complained Tuesday that the Republican majority killed good bills without even considering them in the respective rules committees of the Senate and House of Representatives. Crossover day for a bill to clear one chamber or the other has now passed, shutting out Democrat-sponsored bills for this session, the legislators said. “We are gathered here today to mourn the death of bills…

Death of Democrats' proposals criticized

(The Center Square) – Democrats in the North Carolina Legislature complained Tuesday that the Republican majority killed good bills without even considering them in the respective rules committees of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Democrats mourn loss of dead bills in press conference ‘funeral’

North Carolina Democrats gathered on Tuesday to mourn the loss of over 700 bills that “died” in committee this year following last week’s crossover deadline. The crossover deadline, which was last Thursday, is the last day for legislation to remain viable by passing through at least one chamber. Legislators file hundreds of bills during the first few months of the long session, but most end up “dead” because they don’t make it through committees…