Perdue vetoes first bill
Gov. Beverly Perdue on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have restricted public access to some legislative documents.
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The veto was Perdue's first since taking office in January.
“Transparency and accountability are hallmarks of my administration," Perdue said in a statement. "If this legislation became law, documents that are currently public record would become private. Additionally, this bill treats certain state employees unequally.”
Perdue said the bill was passed Aug. 10, and significant changes were made in the final days of the legislative session.
Under state law, she must call a special session by Sept. 20 to give lawmakers the option of overriding her veto.
Only one gubernatorial veto has ever been overridden in North Carolina history.
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