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Governor Cooper Declines to Sign One Bill

Government and Politics

May 5, 2023

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper

Today, Governor Roy Cooper declined to sign one bill into law:

Senate Bill 157: Limited Provisional License Modification.

Governor Cooper made the following statement on SB 157:

"For years, NC’s graduated drivers license process has significantly improved safety for all motorists, however, this legislation passed by a large margin because it should help reduce the waiting time for young people wanting their license. I have concerns that this law could make our roads less safe and I encourage the Division of Motor Vehicles and the legislature to monitor its effects closely."