The city of Charlotte just voted to repeal their controversial non-discrimination ‘bathroom’ ordinance that allowed Transgenders to use whatever bathroom they chose. But the only passed it on one condition, that HB2 be repealed by December 31st:

BREAKING: CLT city council votes to repeal non discrimination ordinance w/ condition state lawmakers repeal #HB2 by 12/31. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/dVH4xcdlyR — Liz Foster Cooper (@lizfostercooper) December 19, 2016

Apparently a new deal was struck that called for an unconditional repeal of the Charlotte ordinance in conjunction with a full repeal of HB2.







Here’s more, including statements by Mayor Jennifer Roberts:

"An opportunity for full repeal of #HB2 has been offered and we must take advantage of this opportunity" Roberts says #ncpol — Nick Ochsner (@NickOchsnerWBTV) December 19, 2016

"If we take these actions today, the legislature will have no excuse to keep this harmful law on the book" Roberts says #HB2 #ncpol — Nick Ochsner (@NickOchsnerWBTV) December 19, 2016

After speaking w/ our Governor-Elect, I am assured our action here will prompt the #ncga to repeal #HB2, Roberts says — Nick Ochsner (@NickOchsnerWBTV) December 19, 2016

For the record– Charlotte City Council discussing/taking action on ordinances that were NOT advertised or made public #opengov — Nick Ochsner (@NickOchsnerWBTV) December 19, 2016

This is the ordinance CLT city council just unanimously approved. Note Section 5 w/ deadline for state to repeal #HB2. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/BGv13SiHKX — Liz Foster Cooper (@lizfostercooper) December 19, 2016

Governor-elect Roy Cooper just released a statement suggesting that the legislature will call a special session tomorrow to repeal HB2:

Cooper's statement implies special session to repeal #HB2 is forthcoming. Not clear if Rs will support 12/31 language #ncga #ncpol https://t.co/joHhj4rNNL — Nick Ochsner (@NickOchsnerWBTV) December 19, 2016

After all the protesting happened last week when the NC legislature rolled back special powers than was granted to Governor McCrory, this may be an act to reunify the state before the new governor takes office.

If Republicans repeal HB2 tomorrow, that will be big news and we’ll certainly bring that to you.