First up is the possibility the Governor vetoes SB 13 Balanced Budget Act of 2011. The Governor has ten days after recieveing a bill to make a decision on what to do with it. Her options include signing the bill, letting it become law without her signature, or a veto. She was quoted over the weekend saying she would let her decision be known today but staffers subsequently said Tuesday at the earliest. Sounds like there is discussion in the background seeking a compromise on the bill between the Governor and the General Assembly.
The tort reform debate is heating up this week with SB 33 Medical Liability Reforms. The Advocates for Justice (aka Trial Lawyers) have launched a web ad/campaign against the bill.
SB 9 Make Synthetic Cannabiniods Illegal will be heard in House Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
NCDOT Chief Operating Officer Jim Trogdon will be giving a NCDOT overview to the Joint Transportation Committee Tuesday at noon.
The Appropriations subcommittees continue to meet this week hearing agency presentations and further details of the Governor’s proposed budget.
I will be headed to Greensboro Wednesday afternoon for the Metro Mayors Winter Meeting Thursday and Friday so no updates on those days.
Have a great week,
Julie
