Josh Dobson, a who has decided to retire after one term, endorsed Hardister, the longtime House member from Guilford County, There are three Republicans vying for the nomination.
An amendment to the Civil Service Boards' makeup and authority brought by Rep. Ashton Clemmons earns approval, but a move to remove Winston-Salem is rejected.
Republicans Jeff Zenger and Jon Hardister said House Bill 470 had been pulled back to the Rules Committee after it had advanced to the floor during a loud outcry of opposition by leaders in both cities. The bill would establish Civil Review Boards that could be arbiters for decisions involving police and first responders, including the potential to overturn decisions.
His House Bill 687 would eliminate a Board of Education's vote on appointments to fill out vacancies. This is a follow-up to process Guilford County used to bypass Michael Logan and seat William Goebel to represent District 3.
House Bill 533 was filed Wednesday by Rep. Keith Kidwell (R-Beaufort) and closes the state's current 20-week limit on abortions. It's unclear how much traction this bill might have with leaders in the General Assembly.