Senate Bill 153
Coverage of Senate Bill 153 in the Nexus archive.
- NC House votes to override governor’s veto on immigration, DEI bills
The North Carolina House voted to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of an immigration bill (Senate Bill 153) and several Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) bills. The immigration bill mandates state law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, restricts certain public benefits for undocumented immigrants, and prohibits UNC institutions from becoming sanctuary campuses. Gov. Stein criticized the legislature for prioritizing divisive issues over passing a budget.
- NC House Republicans override Gov. Stein’s vetoes on anti-DEI and pro-ICE bills
North Carolina House Republicans overrode Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes on four bills targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in education and state agencies and mandating cooperation with ICE. The overrides occurred on party-line votes, with two Democratic representatives absent, reducing the required threshold for passage. Three of the bills became law, while a fourth awaits Senate action.