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Senator Louis M. Pate

District: Senate #7
2014 Election: Running for re-election in the general election 11/4/2014
Party: Republican
Counties: Lenoir,Pitt,Wayne
Email: Louis.Pate@ncleg.net
Phone: 919/658-3637
Responded to survey: No
Grade: C+
Ranking Created By: Voting record, responsiveness to inquiries, and feedback from constituents
Voting Record Link to page on NCGA website

Bills Sponsored

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Voting Record

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Voted for bill that Harmful to animal welfare
Allowed Brasstown, NC to capture a live Opossum, and drop it in a cage on new year's eve.
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Voted for bill that Supports animal welfare
The main purpose of this bill is to improve regulations for animal shelters in North Carolina. But it also includes a provision that would allow an animal control officer, animal cruelty investigator or other emergency workers to break into your car if they think a pet locked inside is in danger. The bill requires them to try to find the owner first.
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Voted for bill that Supports animal welfare
A bill to limit use of conibear traps on dry land. These traps are used by the fur trade and can injure or kill hunting dogs. passed in senate. Passed Voice vote in house