Rockingham County is throwing its support behind House Bill 2. The controversial bill was the center of attention at Monday's Board of Commissioner's meeting.
About 60 people showed up at the Rockingham County Governmental Center Monday evening. Most were there to urge commissioners to support HB2, which limits protections for LGBT people. Several residents told the board the law will protect the safety of women and children.
And the board didn't disappoint. Commissioners voted 4-1 to sign a resolution in support of the legislation.
The News and Record of Greensboro reports Commissioner Keith Duncan was the lone holdout.
Duncan said he was uncomfortable with local government having to cede control to the state.
HB2 has been the focus of much criticism since its passage in March, prompting towns across the state to pass resolutions either for or against the bill. The federal government is now suing North Carolina, declaring the law to be unconstitutional.
While the state GOP has said it's not considering revisions to HB2, several Republican lawmakers believe there is a growing consensus that changes will be necessary.
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