after a heinous crime, is why we cannot pass this bill. 32 Padalecki, McPhillips: To require the extension of the 14th amendment and the Equal Employment practices act to members of the gay and lesbian community in North Carolina. Pass This bill passes because it decreases discrimination and promotes equality. 33 Sowers: Reinstate the Racial Justice Act of 2009 Pass This bill passes because it ensures racial equality in the North Carolina court system. 34 Quan, Herman: Allow North Carolina to complete their voter registration online Pass This bill passes because it computerizes voter registration. 36 Bendfeldt, Gray: A constitutional amendment to ensure more active political service, citizen led initiatives and empowerment, and an influx of new ideas and perspectives through legislative terms limits. Fail While we understand the concern of limiting terms of service, this bill fails because the current system allows for long-standing members of congress to contribute to continuity in the political system. 37 Pugh, Wahl: An act to remove all images of the Confederate flag from State of North Carolina government property, excluding images whose sole purpose is historical or educational presentations. Pass This bill doesn’t infringe on personal rights and it eliminates government endorsement of racial in justice. 39 Romero, Stewart: To protect landowners’ rights against hydraulic fracturing corporations. Pass This bill passes because it protects individual property rights and prevents companies from pressuring homeowners. 40 Winicov, Mccrary: Enable the state of North Carolina to beautify roadsides by creating a minimal tax on billboards. Fail This bill fails because it is hard to implement, it is poorly executed, and it provides unclear guidelines. 42 Singletary, Johnson: Impose a 10% tax on fertilizers containing excessive amounts of phosphorous. Pass Phosphorous is a chemical that causes detrimental harm to humans and the water supply. 43 Griner, Sherwood: Fresh for All: Create state funded Farmers’ Markets placed in food deserts. Fail This bill fails because it is fiscally irresponsible considering the state has to provide funding for the farmers’ markets.
91 Carter, Zickmund, An act to ensure the Fair Drawing of Election Districts Pass It is well-formatted and researched and wile benefit the districts of the state. 93 Speese: Allow lawmakers to change vote if mistake was made. Fail This bill fails because it forces lawmakers to complete unnecessary tasks that are irrelevant to voting. 98 Hickman, Mozingo: Grant tax incentives to the citizens and businesses of the state of North Carolina for the usage of solar energy in their private homes or businesses Pass Alternative sources of energy are vitally important as we move into the future. This bill passes because it promotes alternative energy uses. 99 Gniewek, Devereaux, In order to save resources, the substances of hemp and kenaf will be used in order to substitute trees in the paper making plants of North Carolina Fail While this idea is very innovative, the concern of the cost of implementation prevents the passage of this bill. 101 Vaughan, Cook: Prevent the cruel and unusual slaughter of any and all shark species and the sale of their fins in the state of North Carolina Pass This bill passes because shark trade promotes inhumane acts. 103 Radford, Walker: To Prevent Constitutional Challenges to North Carolina Capital Punishment Pass It provides a more humane method of capital punishment. 104 Goudarzi, D’Erminio, Pleasant: To ban all noises that closely resemble any potentially distracting automobile sounds on local radio stations in North Carolina Fail While distracted driving creates a safety hazard for our roads, this bill fails because it creates increased work for law enforcement officers on an activity that might not have the largest impact on creating safer driving conditions. 106 Davis: To require all owners of long guns to register their long guns with their County Sheriff’s office to better ensure lawful gun usage and ownership Fail This bill fails because of a lack of definition and the need for privacy. 107 Copeland, McCollum, Johnson: Prevent a lack of knowledge in the use firearm safety, and as a requirement to legally purchase a firearm, all eligible citizens must take a firearm-safety course taught by an instructor certified by the state Pass This bill passes because it increases awareness for gun safety. 110 Hicks, Comer: Legalize the purchase of aerosol paint by minors Fail This bill fails because it does not address the intention behind the illegalization of