Fate of boat-towing bill vetoed by Easley in legislators’ hands
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
By Staff
Published: August 27, 2008
RALEIGH
North Carolina lawmakers were planning to return to Raleigh today to consider fighting Gov. Mike Easley's veto of a bill that would ease restrictions on towing boats.
The veto session has required some Democrats, such as House Speaker Joe Hackney, to book last-minute flights back from their party's national convention in Denver. As of yesterday, Easley and Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, D-Cumberland, had no plans to return.
Although the bill passed by wide margins in both chambers, legislative leaders haven't decided whether they'll vote to overturn Easley's veto, allow the veto to stand, or draft a compromise bill.
Hackney, D-Orange, says he believes that most members in his chamber want the opportunity to consider the legislation again, spokesman Bill Holmes said Tuesday. (more…)
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