The North Carolina House approved final passage of House Bill 2, “Protect Health Care Freedom,” on Tuesday by a vote of 69-49. The bill previously passed the Senate and now moves to the Governor’s desk. She has announced her intention to allow the bill to become law without her signature.
The state is facing a $3 billion shortfall in this year’s budget. House Bill 41 has so much potential to improve the public education system by saving the state money while alleviating strain on the classroom and teacher. It has the potential to save the state and local governments $51 million dollars a year while providing a better experience for public school students.
We have many challenges ahead in the next few months. I am disappointed that the Department has wandered so far outside of its own jurisdiction as they have done in this instance.
The Fiscal Memorandum for HB-41 was prepared by the North Carolina General Assembly’s non-partisan staff and outlines the savings to our state for allowing parents to have choice in education.
Tax Fairness In Education – Benefits of Providing Parents with Choice. Learn more about how providing parents with choice will benefit our state government and our students.
The North Carolina House of Representatives today approved House Bill 2, the “NC Healthcare Protection Act”, by a vote of 66 to 50 on final passage. This legislation protects North Carolina citizens from the unconstitutional mandate to enroll in health insurance or to buy medical care under the federal healthcare legislation passed last year.
