Governor Cooper Vetoes Bill That Would Ease Pistol Permit Restrictions
Senate Passes House Bill 805 to Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder
This week, in a vote of 25-19, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 805, a bill sponsored by House Speaker Tim Moore to “Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder.”
House Speaker Tim Moore said, “I saw firsthand the violence and destruction caused by rioters right here in downtown Raleigh last year. What this bill does is enforce harsher penalties for the perpetrators of violence and looting, while preserving every North Carolinian’s right to protest peacefully.”
He continued, “Our rights to free speech and assembly are precious and must be preserved, but never at the expense of harm to others. House Bill 805 simply ensures the safety of our citizens while upholding their rights to free speech and assembly.”
The bill will return to the House for concurrence.
New Op-Ed From Speaker Moore as House Passes Resolution on Afghanistan
NC House Speaker Leads Charge Advocating for Our Veterans and Allies
Raleigh, NC— This week, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) called Governor Cooper to urge him to open our state to our Afghan allies who have been thoroughly vetted and granted Special Immigrant Visas by the US Department of State for their service alongside our military.
Many of these men and women served with multiple units from our Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and our Army base at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Throughout Operation Enduring Freedom, these allies risked their safety and security to fight with us against Taliban forces.
Following the call with Governor Cooper, House Speaker Tim Moore said in a video, “What does it say if our country does not stand up and stand by those who fought with us? We need to stand by our word. We need to honor the commitments we made when so many folks took that oath, took a stand, put their lives on the line to fight for freedom, to fight for the ideas of America. It’s our turn to honor that commitment and do all we can to help these folks find freedom.”
Watch the video in full here.
North Carolina House Members Survey Devastating Flood Damage, Visit Victims in Western North Carolina
House Speaker Tim Moore And Contingency of Members Visit the Aftermath of Flood Disaster to Meet With Constituents, First Responders
NEWS: Speaker Moore Welcomes Rep. Pyrtle to the NC House of Representatives
Today A. Reece Pyrtle was sworn in as Representative for House District 65, fulfilling the term of the late former Representative Jerry Carter.
House Speaker Tim Moore said, “I am pleased to welcome Rep. Pyrtle to the North Carolina House of Representatives, and I look forward to working alongside him. He joins us from Eden, NC where he has spent 31 years on the police force and has been Chief of Police since 2009. His law enforcement and leadership experience will be a great asset here at the North Carolina General Assembly.”
House Speaker Tim Moore Reacts to Events Unfolding in Afghanistan
House Budget Passes With Bipartisan Support
Includes historic investments in infrastructure, capital projects, education, $2 billion in tax cuts, and more
Among other things, the House budget invests:
- $2 billion in tax cuts over the next two years
- $5.8 billion in capital projects and infrastructure
- Over $1 billion in broadband expansion
- 5.5% teacher raises
- 2.5% state employee raises
- $465 million in disaster-related programs
- $500 million for small business grants for COVID recovery
- $2.8 billion in our savings reserve
The House budget also:
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Restores Master’s pay supplement for teachers
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Provides teachers with 8 weeks of paid parental leave
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Eliminates requirement for teachers to pay for substitutes when using leave
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Makes unemployment benefits nontaxable income
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Invests in mental health facilities