The House considers the governor’s veto of House Bill 2167, a.k.a. the Wide Boat Bill.? Rep. Arthur Williams (D-Beaufort) was called on to debate the bill and in very short comments said ?This is not a safety issue.? It is an economic issue.?? He then called the question cutting the debate off and calling for an immediate vote on the bill.? His motion calling the question passed 74-22.? The bill then passed notwithstanding the governor?s veto 92?7. The vote is over the 3/5 requirement for override a veto.
The bill is now being considered by the Senate.
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