North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed multiple bills into law on Wednesday, including one creating a new registry for vaping products and another making changes to transportation laws and the state DMV. The vaping registry will require certification for products containing nicotine, with penalties for non-compliance.
Other bills signed by Governor Cooper include changes to transportation laws, the annual Farm Act, and adjustments to insurance law. However, he vetoed two bills, one related to title certification for vehicles and the other involving tenancy and landlords.
The General Assembly, although adjourned, has the ability to reconvene on specific dates to consider veto overrides. Republican majorities in both chambers make overrides likely, with the next reconvene date set for July 10.
Governor Cooper’s decisions coincided with a meeting between President Joe Biden and Democratic governors, which Cooper participated in virtually. The meeting followed a challenging week for Biden’s campaign, prompting calls for him to drop out of the presidential race. Cooper previously showed support for Biden at a campaign rally in Raleigh, emphasizing the importance of winning North Carolina for the presidency.
Overall, the bills signed by Governor Cooper represent a mix of regulatory changes impacting various aspects of the state, ranging from vaping products to transportation laws and landlord-tenant relations. The possibility of veto overrides by the General Assembly remains on the table, with implications for the state’s legislative landscape.
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