A string of contentious bills have made their way to Stein. Could a veto be sustained?

A number of proposals made their way to Gov. Josh Stein last week, ranging from immigration crackdowns to increased gun access.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs a hurricane relief bill into law on March 19, 2025.

The past five and a half months at the General Assembly have been historically unproductive, with few measures becoming law. Just 12 bills have reached Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, half of which he signed into law on Friday.

But as we enter the final two weeks before an anticipated summer recess, a largely blissful relationship between Stein and GOP lawmakers could have its first cracks.

Three of the four bills remaining on Stein’s desk passed the legislature mostly along party lines, making it likely Stein will face his first veto showdown.

Stein’s office said that it is reviewing the legislation. During a bill ceremony on Friday, the governor didn’t take any questions from reporters.

Here are the bills you should know about and the key players who stand to determine whether the measures become law over an anticipated veto:

Senate Bill 50

Under current North Carolina law, people wanting a concealed handgun permit must be 21 years old and take a firearms safety and training course.