The North Carolina General Assembly is set to reconvene in early December for its final session of 2024, with a focus on overriding Gov. Cooper’s recent veto of Senate Bill 382. This bill includes funding for disaster relief in western North Carolina, along with changes to the State Board of Elections and other governmental shifts. The session will take place from December 2 to 11, with the Senate scheduled to vote on December 2 and the House expected to vote on December 11. Speaker of the House Tim Moore clarified that the House will likely only vote on the 11th. Senate staff anticipate that Gov. Cooper’s veto of SB 382 will be a key issue during the session, and additional funds for disaster relief efforts in western North Carolina may also be discussed. Cooper has called the bill a “sham” and has vetoed it, leading to the expectation of an override vote by the General Assembly. The session is expected to be focused on these key issues, with legislators looking to address the needs of western North Carolina and assert their authority over the State Board of Elections. The session will be closely watched by both supporters and opponents of the bill, as well as those directly impacted by the disaster relief efforts in the region.
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State legislature scheduled to reconvene in early December for final session of the year
