NC Republican legislators have veto overrides on immigration, guns, DEI in their sights

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 699

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago


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The slate of unfinished business greeting North Carolina legislators when they return to work Tuesday could include consideration of vetoes Republicans want to override.

Vetoed bills in the override queue span issues from immigration to diversity to guns.

Overrides are easier in the Senate, where Republicans hold a veto-proof majority. But both the House and Senate must vote to override a veto in order for a bill to become law.

House Republicans …

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