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Today the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of SB 20, the “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act.”

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore said, “I am proud that the House has overridden the Governor’s veto of this meaningful, mainstream legislation. Senate Bill 20 will save lives and provide needed support for women and families while putting North Carolina’s abortion law in line with the most of rest of the free world.”

He continued, “Today the North Carolina House of Representatives has affirmed the value of human life, and I am proud that the ‘Care for Women, Children, and Families Act’ is now law.”

Today Governor Roy Cooper vetoed SB 20, the “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act.”

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore responded with the following statement:

“Governor Cooper has spent the past week, including Mother’s Day weekend, spreading misinformation about SB 20 in an effort to frighten voters and appease campaign donors.”

He continued, “The truth is, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act will save unborn lives, protect women, and support families. His veto will be swiftly overridden.”

Today, the NC Supreme Court published three separate decisions that will:

• Restore North Carolina’s 2018 voter ID law

• Affirm the General Assembly’s constitutional authority to draw state and congressional districts

• End unconstitutional felon voting

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore said, “The decisions handed down today by the NC Supreme Court have ensured that our constitution and the will of the people of North Carolina are honored.”

He continued, “Nearly five years after the voters of this state overwhelmingly voted in favor of photo ID at the polls, it has finally become the law of the land. We will fulfill our constitutional duty to redraw state house, senate and congressional maps.”

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Today, pursuant to House rules and in concordance with the printed calendar distributed to members Tuesday evening, the North Carolina House passed a procedural motion to suspend debate on the veto override of SB 41, Guarantee 2nd Amendment Freedom and Protections.

In a vote of 71-46, the House voted to override Governor Cooper’s veto. SB 41 will now become law.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “This legislation preserves the Second Amendment rights of North Carolinians by repealing the outdated pistol permit system. It also allows all churches and other place of religious worship to protect their parishioners and launches a statewide firearm safe storage awareness initiative.”

He continued, “These have been long-standing goals of Second Amendment advocates in our state, and we have finally brought this legislation over the finish line.”

Today House Bill 76, “Access to Healthcare Options” has passed the North Carolina House of Representatives in a vote of 87 to 24.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “This is an historic step forward to increase access to healthcare for our rural communities.”

He continued, “Considering the HASP funds and the work provisions put in place in this bill along with other safeguards, our workforce will remain strong as we expand access to healthcare for those who need it in the most conservative and fiscally responsible way possible. I look forward to a passing a strong conservative budget for North Carolina so that expansion can take affect.”

House Bill 76 will be sent to Governor Cooper for his signature.

Today, Governor Cooper let House Bill 40 become law without his signature.

House Bill 40 allows for increased penalties for rioters, prison time, and allows property owners to sue for up to three times the actual damage sustained.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore said, “Nearly three years after violent protests devastated communities and businesses in North Carolina, I am pleased that this bipartisan legislation will finally become law.”

He continued, “While the First Amendment guarantees the right to peacefully protest, those who hijack otherwise peaceful demonstrations to cause chaos and destruction in our communities must be held accountable, and law enforcement must have our support to do just that. This bill has had bipartisan support since it was first introduced, and our communities will be safer now that this bill will finally become law.”

In a bipartisan vote, today the North Carolina Senate overwhelmingly approved HB 40, to “Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder.“ The bill will now be sent to the Governor’s desk for signature.

House Speaker Tim Moore said, “We simply must do a better job of protecting the public and our business owners and supporting our law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. I am thankful that both the House and Senate have now approved this commonsense bill.”

He continued, “Particularly in light of the rampant increase in crime in our state and across the nation, I urge Governor Cooper to sign this commonsense bill into law without delay.”

Today legislative leaders filed a motion to intervene in Bryant v. Stein to defend the state’s pro-life laws following Attorney General Josh Stein’s refusal to represent the state. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following joint statement:

“North Carolina’s reasonable restrictions on chemical abortions are designed to protect women, plain and simple. However, the Attorney General has made it abundantly clear that when faced with the opportunity to uphold his oath or advance his political career, he will pick his career every time. Since Attorney General Stein won’t do the job he was elected to do, legislative leaders will intervene in this case to defend our state’s pro-life laws.”

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