Governor to soon address SB473

ROCKY MOUNT — Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday he will soon let everyone know his plans with a bill to boost penalties for local corruption.

S.B. 473 is set to become law at the end of the week without the governor’s signature.

"Taxpayers deserve representation that’s held accountable," Cooper said at the ribbon cutting of the Center for Performing Arts and Worship at the Impact Center.

State Rep. James Gailliard, D-Nash, is pastor of Word Tabernacle Church, home of the Impact Center, and a candidate for Congress.

Gailliard was one of four Democrats to vote for the bill when it passed 64-44 in the House on Nov. 29. The bill passed the Senate by a 42-6 vote in May. (Read more)