Plain English Summary
This resolution invites Governor Josh Stein to address a joint session of the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate on March 12, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the House chamber. The resolution also extends invitations to cabinet members, Council of State members, and state judges to attend the address.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters view this as a traditional and important opportunity for the Governor to communicate directly with the legislature and the public about his policy priorities and the state of North Carolina. Joint sessions allow for transparency and accountability, enabling lawmakers to hear the Governor's agenda and respond through legislative action.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that such addresses can be used for partisan political messaging rather than substantive governance discussion, or that the time and resources devoted to organizing the joint session could be allocated to legislative business. Some may question whether the formal ceremony is a necessary use of legislative time and resources.
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Sponsors
Cosponsors (51)
Representative · District 73
Representative · District 71
Representative · District 92
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 19
Representative · District 65
Representative · District 58
Representative · District 9
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 56
Representative · District 83
Representative · District 95
Representative · District 25
Representative · District 66
Representative · District 2
Representative · District 34
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 27
Representative · District 24
Representative · District 97
Representative · District 64
Representative · District 116
Representative · District 43
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 42
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 93
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 16
Representative · District 80
Representative · District 7
Representative · District 96
Representative · District 70
Representative · District 22
Representative · District 113
Representative · District 101
Representative · District 112
Representative · District 54
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 12
Representative · District 17
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 104
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 23
Vote Breakdown (2 roll calls)
This bill was signed into law.
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown