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tit <br /> LEGISLATIVE <br /> _ BULLETIN <br /> NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION <br /> 311 EAST EDENTON STREET • P,O.BOX 27963 • RALEIGH,N.C.27611 • TELEPHONE(919)832-7024 <br /> GENE CAUSBY,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR <br /> JAN HOLEM,LEGISLATIVE LIAISON <br /> SPECIAL EDITION <br /> July 8, 1986 <br /> Volume III, No. 31 <br /> Tax Sales a Reality <br /> We are extremely proud that the House concurred on the Senate amendment to <br /> HB 1542 and enacted authorization for an additional 1/2% local option sales tax. <br /> Many people worked very hard for this and we are most grateful. <br /> We especially appreciate all the Senators and Representatives who voted for <br /> the bill (A list is enclosed) . We urge you to express your appreciation for <br /> their support. <br /> It is always a bit risky to cite individuals who were especially helpful <br /> and yet there are clearly those who deserve our special thanks. Knowing that I <br /> might miss saneone, here are sane who are absolutely deserving of our gratitude: <br /> • Representative Vernon James <br /> Vernon introduced the bill and worked diligently for its passage. He <br /> also was willing to accept the amendment calling for a setaside for <br /> schools and a nonsupplant clause. He was the floor leader in the <br /> House and made the motion to concur with the Senate amendment. His <br /> was not an easy task and he did it extremely well. <br /> • Senator Dennis Winner <br /> Dennis prepared the amendment calling for the setaside for schools <br /> and the nonsupplant clause. He insisted that a substantial portion <br /> of the revenue be designated specifically for schools and that the <br /> bill contain strong nonsupplant language. As the floor leader of the <br /> amended bill in the Senate, Dennis did an outstanding job in <br /> explaining the provisions defending the need for his amendment. <br /> • Lt. Governor Bob Jordan <br /> The Lt. Governor was somewhat reluctant at first but only because he <br /> wanted all of the proceeds to go to schools. When he came to the <br /> realization that the bill had strong support, he was very insistent <br /> on a strong nonsupplant clause and a substantial amount earmarked for <br /> public school capital needs. His support was essential and he gave <br /> it. <br />