#ncga: HB2 FOR DUMMIES (Pay attention, Colin & Binky. THIS will be on the quiz.)

binker1It seems like the drivebys are having a contest to see who can use some form of the words “bigot” and “hate”  (i.e., bigoted, hateful, bigot, bigot-a-licious) in the fewest column inches.  We’re hearing a roll call of highly important concerts (*Itzhak Perlman, Boo-Hoo*) cancelling their visits to North Carolina, while WRDU seems to be announcing the impending arrival of some new big name band in the state each day. 

Trolling the N&O website, it’s really hard to find a post that has nooooooothing to do with GAY STUFF!!!™.  With all of the hysteria the drivebys are trying to whip up over this legislation, one HAS to ask:  Why don’t they print the details of the bill?   ANSWER: It would kill their narrative. 

Our local paper is up in arms because they see no “enforcement mechanism” for HB2.  What have people BEEN doing to keep boys out of the girls bathroom?  This is nothing radical or revolutionary here, people. 

So, we’re going to take it upon ourselves to offer the cold, HARD facts on HB2. Here’s the text of the bill AND dumb-reporter-new-york-timesour commentary:

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR SINGLE-SEX MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY BATHROOM AND  CHANGING FACILITIES IN SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AND TO CREATE STATEWIDE CONSISTENCY IN REGULATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC  ACCOMMODATIONS.

 Whereas, the North Carolina Constitution directs the General Assembly to provide for the organization and government of all cities and counties and to give cities and counties such  powers and duties as the General Assembly deems advisable in Section 1 of Article VII of the  North Carolina Constitution; and

 Whereas, the North Carolina Constitution reflects the importance of statewide laws  related to commerce by prohibiting the General Assembly from enacting local acts regulating  labor, trade, mining, or manufacturing in Section 24 of Article II of the North Carolina  Constitution; and  Whereas, the General Assembly finds that laws and obligations consistent statewide for  all businesses, organizations, and employers doing business in the State will improve intrastate commerce; and 

Whereas, the General Assembly finds that laws and obligations consistent statewide for  all businesses, organizations, and employers doing business in the State benefit the businesses, 18 organizations, and employers seeking to do business in the State and attracts new businesses, organizations, and employers to the State;

Okay.  There wimages (5)e go with the preamble of the bill.  It makes clear that the General Assembly — thanks to the state constitution — has the final say on the governance of the state’s localities.  It also makes the case of keeping rules, regulations and laws consistent throughout the state to benefit and encourage intrastate commerce.  Sounds pretty reasonable. *Feelin’ the hate, yet?*

Okay, let’s keep going:

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

PART I. SINGLE-SEX MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY BATHROOM AND CHANGINGFACILITIES

SECTION 1.1. G.S. 115C-47 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:  “(63) To Establish Single-Sex Multiple Occupancy Bathroom and Changing 28 Facilities. – Local boards of education shall establish single-sex multiple  occupancy bathroom and changing facilities as provided in G.S. 115C-521.2.” 30 SECTION 1.2.

Once again, it’s basically clarifying and confirming that we will keep doing what we’ve been doing.  Boys go in one room.  Girls go in the other. And we’re pretty much dealing with schools, here.   MORE: binker roll

Article 37 of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes is amended by  adding a new section to read:  “§ 115C-521.2. Single-sex multiple occupancy bathroom and changing facilities.
 (a) Definitions. – The following definitions apply in this section:  (1) Biological sex. – The physical condition of being male or female, which is  stated on a person’s birth certificate.  (2) Multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility. – A facility designed or  designated to be used by more than one person at a time where students may be  in various states of undress in the presence of other persons. A multiple  occupancy bathroom or changing facility may include, but is not limited to, a  school restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room.  (3) Single occupancy bathroom or changing facility. – A facility designed or  designated to be used by only one person at a time where students may be in  various states of undress. A single occupancy bathroom or changing facility  may include, but is not limited to, a single stall restroom designated as unisex  or for use based on biological sex.  

(b) Single-Sex Multiple Occupancy Bathroom and Changing Facilities. – Local boards of  education shall require every multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility that is designated  for student use to be designated for and used only by students based on their biological sex.

Okay. So, you ARE what (1) your birth certificate and (2) the area between your legs says you are.  *The truth hurts, huh?*   (Still looking for the hate.  So far?  A lot of common sense.) MORE: 2400

(c) Accommodations Permitted. – Nothing in this section shall prohibit local boards of  education from providing accommodations such as single occupancy bathroom or changing  facilities or controlled use of faculty facilities upon a request due to special circumstances, but in  no event shall that accommodation result in the local boards of education allowing a student to use  a multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility designated under subsection (b) of this section  for a sex other than the student’s biological sex.

Okay.  So, school boards — if they wish – can create single occupancy bathrooms or offer “controlled use of faculty facilities” for the kiddies who don’t feel they fit neatly into a category.  Boys in the girls locker room is STILL not okay.  MORE: 

 (d) Exceptions. – This section does not apply to persons entering a multiple occupancy  bathroom or changing facility designated for use by the opposite sex:  (1) For custodial purposes.  (2) For maintenance or inspection purposes.  (3) To render medical assistance.  (4) To accompany a student needing assistance when the assisting individual is an  employee or authorized volunteer of the local board of education or the student’s parent or authorized caregiver. 15 (5) To receive assistance in using the facility.  (6) To accompany a person other than a student needing assistance.  (7) That has been temporarily designated for use by that person’s biological sex.”

Okay.  So more exceptions here.  If you’re cleaning the place, if you’re offering medical attention or helping someone determined to really need assistance, you’re fine to go in the girls bathroom.   This pretty well covers all the legitimate reasons for a guy being in the girls restroom or locker room. MORE: NEWS_shitin_jennamackey

SECTION 1.3.

Chapter 143 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new  Article to read:

“Article 81.  “Single-Sex Multiple Occupancy Bathroom and Changing Facilities.  “§ 143-760. Single-sex multiple occupancy bathroom and changing facilities.

 (a) Definitions. – The following definitions apply in this section:  (1) Biological sex. – The physical condition of being male or female, which is stated on a person’s birth certificate.  (2) Executive branch agency. – Agencies, boards, offices, departments, and  institutions of the executive branch, including The University of North Carolina  and the North Carolina Community College System. (3) Multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility. – A facility designed or  designated to be used by more than one person at a time where persons may be  in various states of undress in the presence of other persons. A multiple  occupancy bathroom or changing facility may include, but is not limited to, a  restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room.

 (4) Public agency. – Includes any of the following:  a. Executive branch agencies.  b. All agencies, boards, offices, and departments under the direction and  control of a member of the Council of State.  c. “Unit” as defined in G.S. 159-7(b)(15).  d. “Public authority” as defined in G.S. 159-7(b)(10). e. A local board of education.  f. The judicial branch.  g. The legislative branch.  h. Any other political subdivision of the State.

(5) Single occupancy bathroom or changing facility. – A facility designed or  designated to be used by only one person at a time where persons may be in  various states of undress. A single occupancy bathroom or changing facility  may include, but is not limited to, a single stall restroom designated as unisex  or for use based on biological sex.  download (6)

(b) Single-Sex Multiple Occupancy Bathroom and Changing Facilities. – Public agencies 50 shall require every multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility to be designated for and only  used by persons based on their biological sex.

 (c) Accommodations Permitted. – Nothing in this section shall prohibit public agencies  from providing accommodations such as single occupancy bathroom or changing facilities upon a 54 person’s request due to special circumstances, but in no event shall that accommodation result in 55 the public agency allowing a person to use a multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility 56 designated under subsection (b) of this section for a sex other than the person’s biological sex. 57 (d) Exceptions. – This section does not apply to persons entering a multiple occupancy  bathroom or changing facility designated for use by the opposite sex:
 (1) For custodial purposes. 
(2) For maintenance or inspection purposes.
 (3) To render medical assistance.
 (4) To accompany a person needing assistance.
 (4a) For a minor under the age of seven who accompanies a person caring for that  minor.
 (5) That has been temporarily designated for use by that person’s biological sex.” 

Again, clarifying any and all legitimate reasons for a man to be in the ladies’ room. MORE:

PART II. STATEWIDE CONSISTENCY IN LAWS RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT AND  CONTRACTING

This section keeps, say, Chapel Hill from establishing their own minimum wage ($30 per hour for EVERYBODY!) or employment quotas (ONLY GAY-OWNED BIDDERS ALLOWED). MORE: .

PART III. PROTECTION OF RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC  ACCOMMODATIONS 

This section cracks down on frivolous “discrimination” lawsuits and funnels those complaints to the state Human Relations Commission for mediation.  (Good. Those folks needed somgomething to do to justify their line item in the budget. MLK Day is only ONE DAY per year.)  There is a real press on to equate not hiring someone because they are gay with not hiring someone because they are black or female.  

A church or other faith-based workplace should have some protection for their First Amendment rights.  There is precedent for gays taking churches to court over employment issues. 

Wow.  We’re going to keep doing the same thing we’ve been doing for centuries.  Girls in one room. Boys in the other.  OMG. We can’t have this barbaric stuff.  *Call off my booking at DPAC ASAP.*