House Bill 2167, a.k.a. the Wide Boat bill goes over to the Senate.? Sen. Clark Jenkins (D-Edgecombe) makes a motion that the bill pass not withstanding the objections of the governor.
Sen. Edward Jones (D-Hertford) said he made a mistake when he voted for the bill initially and argued safety issues associated with the bill.? Asked that ?we do not endanger the citizens of North Carolina because of the whim of a few.??
Sen. Marc Basnight (D-Dare) argues that the wide boats do not pose a danger and that other states don?t restrict the transport of wide boats so North Carolina shouldn?t either.? He sees ?no point in government creating a problem.?
The Senate votes 39- 0 to override the governor?s veto.
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