Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override the governor's veto on a bill that authorizes bowling alleys and skating rinks to re-open following the public health order related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights:

• Requires any skating rinks or bowling alleys be opened and resume operations provided all of the following apply, including (Sec. 1):

• The establishment was in existence on March 10, 2020, or had a valid certificate of occupancy and business license issued by that date; 

• Total indoor capacity is limited to 50 percent of the authorized fire capacity, excluding employees; 

• All employees answer a health questionnaire and have their temperature taken daily prior to working, and any employee showing symptoms or with a fever is not allowed to enter the establishment; 

• All employees are required and all visitors are strongly encouraged to wear facemasks; 

• Contactless check-in is available; 

• Sanitation spray bottles with disinfectant are available throughout the establishment; and

• The following practices are being maintained:

• Equipment is used in a manner to ensure social distancing of at least 6 feet; 

• Signage directs foot traffic for social distancing; Employees monitor for social distancing to ensure equipment is being cleaned with disinfectant after each user.

• Requires, if House Bill 594, 2019 Regular Session, becomes law, then subdivision (4) of subsection (a) of Section 2, to be read as rewritten (Sec. 2):

• The outdoor food and drink service seating capacity is limited to one of the following:

• 50 percent of the current indoor seating capacity of the establishment, or 100 customers, whichever is less; or

• If the establishment is located in a minor league baseball stadium, 10 percent of the spectator capacity of the stadium.

Full Bill Text

Vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper III

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes bowling alleys and skating rinks to re-open following public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights:

• Requires any skating rinks or bowling alleys be opened and resume operations provided all of the following apply, including (Sec. 1):

• The establishment was in existence on March 10, 2020, or had a valid certificate of occupancy and business license issued by that date; 

• Total indoor capacity is limited to 50 percent of the authorized fire capacity, excluding employees; 

• All employees answer a health questionnaire and have their temperature taken daily prior to working, and any employee showing symptoms or with a fever is not allowed to enter the establishment; 

• All employees are required and all visitors are strongly encouraged to wear facemasks; 

• Contactless check-in is available; 

• Sanitation spray bottles with disinfectant are available throughout the establishment; and

• The following practices are being maintained:

• Equipment is used in a manner to ensure social distancing of at least 6 feet; 

• Signage directs foot traffic for social distancing; Employees monitor for social distancing to ensure equipment is being cleaned with disinfectant after each user.

• Requires, if House Bill 594, 2019 Regular Session, becomes law, then subdivision (4) of subsection (a) of Section 2, to be read as rewritten (Sec. 2):

• The outdoor food and drink service seating capacity is limited to one of the following:

• 50 percent of the current indoor seating capacity of the establishment, or 100 customers, whichever is less; or

• If the establishment is located in a minor league baseball stadium, 10 percent of the spectator capacity of the stadium.

Full Bill Text