2011 Legislature Adjourns

On Saturday, June 18, the NC General Assembly adjourned the lNC egislative session with a provision that will bring lawmakers back to Raleigh for a special session on redistricting on July 13. A big thank you is extended to all of our You're the Cure advocates for your support and responses to our action alerts throughout the session.

Thanks to your advocacy efforts, we have made progress on several of our issues.We are pleased that SB 240/HB 443 Justus Warren Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Task Force Recommendations for the Stroke Advisory Council and Stroke Community Education were fully funded in the biennium budget ($900,000). In addition, we have several issues that saw positive legislative action and will be eligible for consideration in the 2012 short session.

These bills have all passed the House of Representatives and are currently in the Senate:

• HB 218/SB 242: Childhood Obesity Task Force


• HB 334: Fitness Testing Reporting


• HB 503: Nutrition Standards/All Foods Sold in Schools


• HB 837: CPR Instruction Completion by Students Required


• HB 914: AEDs State Buildings

We extend our sincere thanks to You're the Cure NC - you are making a difference and moving the AHA's mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke forward.