Senator deViere's Legislative Newsletter

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THE STANDING UP FOR RAPE VICTIMS ACT OF 2019 BECOMES LAW

Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly passed The Standing Up for Rape Victims Act of 2019. On Friday, North Carolina Attorney General, Josh Stein, announced that Governor Roy Cooper signed it into law yesterday morning. This important piece of legislation will ensure that we #EndTheBacklog in North Carolina & provides peace of mind and justice to victims.

Senator Kirk deViere would like to thank The Rape Crisis Center of Cumberland County for pioneering the efforts to #EndTheBacklog and advocating for victims across North Carolina & fighting against sexual assault.

The Rape Crisis Center of Cumberland County: http://www.rapecrisisonline.org/

House Bill 29:

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/HB%2029

NC DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS ANNIVERSARY

The Office of Senator Kirk deViere had the honor of attending the 4th Anniversary event of The NC Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs Office earlier this week. Senator deViere wants to thank Department Secretary Larry Hall for his leadership as his office continues to strengthen the services for our Veterans, service members & their families. For more information on the NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, please visit their website at: https://www.milvets.nc.gov/

SENATOR DEVIERE STATEMENT ON COURT DIRECTED DISTRICT MAPS

The court ordered that unconstitutional partisan gerrymandered maps be redrawn by the legislature in certain senate districts. The court order directed legislators to redraw these maps in 14 days . Senator deViere voted to support Senate Bill 692(2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map) because he believed it complies with the court’s order as did 37 other Senators including 13 Democratic members.

He feels that this process was not perfect but it was bi-partisan and transparent as it could be given the time and resource constraint. It didn't fully take politicians out of the redistricting process which Senator deViere strongly believes must be corrected through legislation or constitutional amendment. He has asked his Senate colleagues to bring Senate Bill 673 (NC Citizens Redistricting Commission), a bill he co-sponsored, to committee so that they can have a discussion about a better and fairer way to protect the voices of the voters.

Additionally, Senator deViere voted against House Bill 1020 (2019 House Remedial Map) as did all other 20 democratic senators. In this situation, he believed that the House Legislative maps were not drawn in compliance with the court directions.

GOVERNOR COOPER'S SCHOOL SUPPLY DROP OFF IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Last week, Senator Kirk deViere joined The North Carolina Department of Public Safety Secretary, Erik Hooks, and other Cumberland County leaders as they helped drop off school supplies to students and teachers at Pine Forest High School in partnership with Governor Cooper's Office and his Annual School Supply Donation Drive. ‪The average NC Teacher spends $400 out of pocket on school supplies for their students and Senator deViere agrees with Governor Cooper that our teachers deserve legislators that are committed to them & their students.

Governor Cooper’s School Supply Drive is offered in partnership between the North Carolina Governor’s Office, the North Carolina Business Committee on Education and its partners, VolunteerNC, State Employees Credit Union, and Communities In Schools of North Carolina.

SENATOR DEVIERE WILL SUPPORT GOVERNOR COOPER & SUSTAIN HIS OVERRIDE VETO ON THE STATE BUDGET

Senator deViere and the other 21 members of the North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus are united and ready to sustain Governor Roy Cooper's budget veto so we can fight for stronger schools, Medicaid expansion, a cleaner environment & an economy that works for everyone.

XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS RETURNS TO NC AFTER YEAR LONG MIDDLE EAST DEPLOYMENT

Last weekend, The XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters landed back at Fort Bragg after a year long deployment in the Middle East. Senator deViere was proud to welcome and thank over 400 brave troops as they reunited with their close friends and family. Photos by Private Daniel Alkana.

METHODIST UNIVERSITY NEW PRESIDENT:

DR. STANLEY WEARDEN

Last Saturday, Methodist University inaugurated it's fifth president, Dr. Stanley Wearden. Senator deViere was honored to attend President Wearden's inauguration and is delighted to see that Dr. Wearden is ready to lead Methodist University students, faculty and staff towards more success. Photo Credit: Fayetteville Observer

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | SEPT 15 - OCT 15

Senator Kirk deViere would like to thank our Hispanic & Latinx communities throughout North Carolina & Cumberland County for the endless contributions they make every day. Senator deViere believes that diversity is our strength and he is proud to stand with our Latinx community today and every day.

HURRICANE DORIAN

Senator deViere would like to thank our emergency management team, emergency first responders, community leaders and volunteers for their support following #HurricaneDorian . Thank you for your hard work and for helping keep everyone safe and informed!

The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund helps families and communities recover more quickly after a disaster. For more information, read the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund's frequently asked questions . United Way of North Carolina is acting as the fiscal agent for the Disaster Fund. Contributions are made online by secure link after you submit the webform below.

If you are unable to give online, you may mail your contribution to:

North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund

20312 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699

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