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Other Democrats called provisions unconstitutional. Any veto override attempt would happen early next month. The measure was approved less than 24 hours after it was made broadly public in the final weeks before Republicans' veto-proof majority ends following electoral defeats in the House this month. Cooper leaves office at year's end and will be succeeded by fellow Democrat Josh Stein, whose veto likely will be able to block Republican measures if Democratic legislators remain united. So this may be the last time for a while for Republicans to force through such partisan changes. State lawmakers meeting twice this fall already approved with near unanimous support legislation setting aside over $900 million toward Helene relief and recovery. Cooper has asked for much more — at least $3.9 billion — and quickly. While this week's bill locates an additional $252 million for Helene relief, nearly all of it can't be spent until the General Assembly acts again. "Power would have been lifting up the people of western North Carolina so they can rebuild," Sen. Lisa Grafstein of Wake County said Wednesday. "This bill is a weak and sorry display. It shows an inability to manage not just this moment — it shows an inability to manage the emotional discipline to accept basic democratic balance." The bill marks yet another effort by Republicans to wrest State Board of Elections appointments from the governor, whose party always holds three of the five seats. Other measures have been blocked by courts, including a 2023 law that would move board appointment authority from the governor to the General Assembly. Under the bill that authority would go to the State Auditor's Office — that will be led by Republican Dave Boliek, who was elected this month — starting in May, with the board's placement under his office weeks later. The changes likely would mean Republican board control in the near future and filter down to county election boards, too. Republicans said the changes will lead to more efficiency and the quicker release of vote counts. "The purpose of these changes is to ensure a timelier resolution of election outcomes than we have continuing to drag on for two weeks like we've seen in the most recent election," said Republican Sen. Ralph Hise, of Mitchell County. No other state has such a structure where the state auditor has election responsibilities, said David Becker, a former U.S. Justice Department lawyer who runs the Center for Election Innovation & Research. He called the proposal "deeply troubling." "This is a radical change to the structure of election boards and changes to procedures that will affect voters," Becker said in an interview. "It will almost certainly result in valid ballots being thrown out and create huge burdens on election officials." The legislation also would immediately weaken the governor's authority to fill vacancies on the state Court of Appeals and Supreme Court by limiting his choice to candidates offered by the political party of the outgoing justice or judge. Stein, who is currently attorney general, will be succeeded by fellow Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson. The bill would limit the attorney general by barring him from taking legal positions contrary to the General Assembly in litigation challenging a law's validity. Stein recently declined to defend parts of laws that restrict surgical abortions and abortion pills. "We saw no change likely to occur" with Jackson's arrival, Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters, "and felt it was time for us to take steps." The bill also would prevent the superintendent of public instruction — a post to be held by Democrat Mo Green — from appealing decisions by a state board that reviews charter school applications. Bill opponents watched the Senate debate. After there was applause for a Democratic senator's speech, outgoing GOP Lt. Gov. and presiding officer Mark Robinson cleared the gallery, calling those present "immature people." No arrests were made. The bill is a reminder of legislation that Republicans approved in late 2016, weeks before Cooper was to succeed Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, that also weakened the governor's powers. That led to demonstrations, arrests and years of lawsuits. __ Associated Press writer Christina A. Cassidy in Atlanta contributed. </p></div> </a> </div> <div class="content-box"> <a href="https://nclawyersweekly.com/2024/11/21/what-republicans-are-saying-about-matt-gaetzs-nomination-for-attorney-general/"> <div class="featured-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/11/Matt-Gaetz-AP-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" /></div> <div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general</h2></div> <div class="desc"><p class="news-description"> Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism. Some Senate Republicans are questioning whether the nomination of Gaetz, who had faced a House ethics investigation, would survive a confirmation while others, including incoming Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, withheld judgment pending committee hearings. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says Gaetz "would do a very good job for the president" while Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says "I do not see him as a serious candidate." Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from Republicans, who are otherwise inclined to follow Trump's wishes. Gaetz is unpopular with many fellow House Republicans for his push to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a long trail of stories about his personal conduct, including a federal investigation into allegations that he arranged to have sex with a minor. The investigation was closed without charges and Gaetz denies wrongdoing. Other Republicans on Wednesday and Thursday said they would consider Gaetz's nomination with an open mind or noted favorably his advocacy for Trump. Gaetz is a longtime Trump supporter and frequently campaigned for him. Here are what Republicans are saying about him: REP. DON BACON, Nebraska: "I was told growing up that if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all." JOHN BOLTON, former U.N. ambassador and national security adviser: "It must be the worst nomination for a Cabinet secretary in American history. I think this is something that falls well outside the scope of deference that should be given to a president in nominating members of the senior team. Gaetz is not only totally incompetent for this job, he doesn't have the character. He is a person of moral turpitude." SEN. SUSAN COLLINS, Maine "Obviously the president has the right to nominate whomever he wishes, but this is where the Senate's advise and consent process is so important. I'm sure that there will be many, many questions raised at Mr. Gaetz's hearing if in fact the nomination goes forward." SEN. JOHN CORNYN, Texas: "We'll handle it like any other nomination. I'm not going to prejudge any of these." SEN. KEVIN CRAMER, North Dakota: "I think it's a little bit of a test." "It will take a lot of political capital to get him" confirmed. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina: "I'm predisposed to try to help presidents with their picks. But he'll have to answer some tough questions in the hearing, and we'll see how he does," Graham said in a statement released Wednesday. Later Wednesday, Graham said during a Fox News Channel interview, "I think Matt Gaetz is very bright. I think he's qualified. He'll have a hearing and he'll have some tough questions to answer," and suggested that Republicans "Give Matt a chance." SENATE GOP LEADER JOHN THUNE, South Dakota: "That's probably a good question for the chairman of the Judiciary Committee." SEN. CHUCK GRASSLEY, Iowa, the likely next chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee: "I suppose I'll have to look at it. That's all I can say at this point because I don't know much about Matt Gaetz." HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON, Louisiana: Gaetz is "one of the most intelligent" members of Congress and "a reformer in his mind and heart." "I think he'll bring a lot to the table on that." REP. ANNA PAULINA LUNA, Florida: "So a lot of people will try to brand him just as a firebrand. But the fact is that there is a lot of strategy behind" Gaetz's effort to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. SEN. MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma: "Matt Gaetz and I, there's no question, we've had our differences. I completely trust President Trump's decision-making on this one. But at the same time, (Gaetz) has to come to ... the Senate and sell himself. There's a lot of questions that are going to be out there. He's got to answer those questions." SEN. LISA MURKOWSKI, Alaska: "I do not see him as a serious candidate. The president is free to nominate whoever he may wish. Our constitutional role in nominations is to provide advice. ... I don't know that any of my Senate colleagues advise that Matt Gaetz name should go up, but it's what (Trump) apparently has advanced. But, then our role is to determine the consent end of it. Do we give our consent or do we not?" SEN. MARCO RUBIO, Florida. "I've known Matt for a very long time. We're friends. I think he would do a very good job for the president." REP. MIKE SIMPSON, Idaho: "That was about as big a surprise as I've had in a long time. I have a really hard time believing he could get through the Senate confirmation process. You never know." SEN. THOM TILLIS, North Carolina: "I've got very few skills. Vote-counting is one. I think he's got a lot of work to do to get 50" votes in the Senate. "Presumably, the folks who have put him forward have gamed that out. But, I'm sure it will make for a popcorn-eating confirmation hearing. Mr. Gaetz and I have jousted on certain issues between the House and the Senate. ... There's obviously been a lot of disagreements between members of the Senate and Mr. Gaetz." ___ Beaumont reported from Des Moines, Iowa. Associated Press writers Farnoush Amiri, Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro in Washington contributed to this report. </p></div> </a> </div> <div class="content-box"> <a href="https://nclawyersweekly.com/2024/11/20/republican-lawmakers-are-set-to-elect-a-new-north-carolina-house-speaker-destin-hall/"> <div class="featured-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/11/NC-House-Speaker-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" /></div> <div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">Republican lawmakers are set to elect a new North Carolina House speaker, Destin Hall</h2></div> <div class="desc"><p class="news-description"> RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina House Republicans carried out a succession plan Tuesday that they agreed upon a year ago, choosing the chamber's rules committee chairman to succeed Rep. Tim Moore after his 10 years as speaker. Republicans who recently won House elections met privately in Raleigh and chose Rep. Destin Hall of Caldwell County as their candidate to preside over the House when the next two-year session starts in early January. Hall said he faced no opposing candidates Tuesday. Republicans are expected to hold 71 of the 120 seats in the House, retaining majority control of the chamber and apparently ensuring Hall's election by the full House when the next General Assembly session convenes. The General Assembly has been in Republican hands consecutively since 2011. "I want to thank my caucus members for the tremendous support that they've given me over the past couple of years and then again today," Hall said at a news conference, adding that "the message that we have coming out of our caucus today is one of unity. " Should GOP membership in the House remain at 71 after recounts, however, Republicans would lose the veto-proof majority they held in the General Assembly over the past two years — making Hall's job harder to advance right-leaning legislation over Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein's vetoes. The 37-year-old Hall would succeed Moore, who was elected to Congress this month. Even before announcing a congressional bid last year, Moore had said his record fifth two-year term leading the chamber would be his last. That news set in place a shadow campaign for the job, with Hall and Majority Leader John Bell of Wayne County as the leading candidates. In October 2023, key House GOP leaders said they backed a plan in which Hall would become the caucus nominee for speaker, and that Hall would select Bell as the next rules chairman if ultimately elected speaker. Hall confirmed Tuesday that he plans to choose Bell for that role. That plan opened an upcoming vacancy for the majority leader's position, which only requires the vote of the House Republican Caucus. The caucus on Tuesday chose current Deputy Majority Leader Brenden Jones of Columbus County over Haywood County Rep. Mark Pless. House Republicans did choose Rep. Mitchell Setzer of Catawba County as their nominee for speaker pro tempore over the current officeholder, Sarah Stevens of Surry County. Stevens has held the pro tem's job — the No. 2 elected post in the chamber — since 2017. One of the job's chief responsibilities is directing debate when the speaker is absent. Hall, a lawyer from Granite Falls, was first elected to the House in 2016. By 2020, he was the rules committee's co-chair, and a few months later he was the sole chair, managing the flow of legislation in the chamber. As a leader of the House Redistricting Committee, Hall has helped shepherd electoral district maps through his chamber since 2019. He also advanced a bill that neared enactment this week that would order sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigrant agents looking for people in the country illegally who have been brought into county jails. Jones, a funeral home owner, was recently elected to a fifth House term. Senate Republicans will also pick a leadership team, which almost assuredly will include nominating Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger to lead the chamber for another two years. Berger, from Rockingham County, has held the post since Republicans took control of the General Assembly in 2011. Berger is now in his seventh term as pro tem — second in state history to his predecessor, the late Sen. Marc Basnight. 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