North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed four bills into law, including the creation of a new registry for vaping products and various changes related to transportation laws and the state DMV. The bills also include modifications to insurance law and the state’s annual Farm Act. Cooper vetoed two other bills, one of which would have allowed for title certification for all-terrain vehicles, citing safety concerns on state highways.
The signing of these bills comes as Governor Cooper is set to virtually attend a meeting with other Democratic governors and President Joe Biden. Cooper recently stumped for Biden at a campaign rally in Raleigh, emphasizing the importance of North Carolina in the presidential race.
Looking ahead, the General Assembly in North Carolina has the option to reconvene on various dates to consider veto overrides. With Republican supermajorities in both chambers, override prospects seem likely. Governor Cooper’s decisions on the bills highlight the ongoing political divide in North Carolina between the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled legislature.
The next date for reconvening is set for July 10th. Cooper’s actions on these bills, along with his participation in national political events, show his continued engagement in shaping North Carolina’s policies and political landscape.
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