North Carolina lawmakers are set to advance 22 bills this week, including significant proposals regarding cryptocurrency investments, car seat regulations, and concealed carry laws. Among the most noteworthy is House Bill 96, which would permit the Treasurer to invest state pension funds in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, a move some view as controversial given the associated risks.
In addition to cryptocurrency discussions, House Bill 368 aims to revise car seat safety requirements by introducing height and weight measures, mandating rear-facing seats for infants. Other bills on the agenda include efforts to repeal laws on concealed knives, and to ensure the POW/MIA flag is displayed at state government buildings, highlighting a busy legislative session addressing a range of public safety and investment issues.
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