Governor McCrory vetoed 'House Bill 392' would have allowed county social services departments that suspect a recipient is using drugs to require a test.
Very smart move and I agree with McCrory it would have been costly for the state. I like the concept but the majority of those seeking assistance are drug free and the state would have to reimburse.
Gov, McCrory vetoed 'House Bill 786', the immigration bill, would also have allowed limited driving privileges for undocumented immigrants. McCrory said the legislation would hurt North Carolina workers. My opinion is
On the drug screening bill, NCGA Speaker Tom Tillis said in a statement:
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“This bill would establish safeguards for our state’s public assistance system, ensuring compliance with federal laws and guaranteeing that recipients are law-abiding individuals. While Gov. McCrory’s Executive Order shows agreement on important aspects of the bill, I will consult with members of the House and Senate on the questions that remain as we move forward.”
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And on the immigration bill, Tillis said:
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"The primary objective of the bill is to address immigration procedures and policies that Washington has neglected for years, causing serious problems for employers and job creators in North Carolina. The regulatory burden and complexity caused by federal inaction requires us to consider stop-gap measures while we wait for politicians in D.C. to take action."
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The governor has 40 days from the end of the legislative session to call the General Assembly back into session to consider overriding his veto.
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