CFIC Recognizes Representative Dewey Lewis Hill Conservative Democrat and Grocer of Columbus County, North Carolina Representing, since 1993, District 14, which includes portions of: Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Robeson Counties Member, North Carolina House of Representatives, 1993-Present Current Committee Assignments in the 2005 North Carolina General Assembly;      Chairman: Agriculture Committee      Vice Chairman: Finance Committee      Member of Rules, Public Utilities and Transportation Committees President and CEO, Hillcrest Corp. Member of Carolinas Food Industry Council Awards: *1996 Grocer of the Year *1996 Nash Finch Century Club Award *1992 NGA Spirit of America Award Military Service – Storekeeper H.A.2 1 st Class, Fleet Marines, U.S. Navy, 1943-46 Married to Muriel Ezzell Hill on December 31, 1982. Two children; five grandchildren.

This section is a reflection of the renewed focus on legislative and regulatory issues of all aspects of the food industry. CFIC now has lobbyists representing them at the state house in both North and South Carolina. The first bullet below will transport you to a Legislative Summary that explains how the CFIC lobbyists can help guide each member through the sometimes confusing maze of the North Carolina General Assembly legislative process.

Click on the bullets, so that you may learn how a bill becomes a law, how you can track legislation in North and South Carolina, who and how to contact your elected officials in state government and the dos and don'ts of Grass Roots Lobbying.

NC General Assembly Process

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Keeping Track of Legislation

State Government Contacts

Lobbying is about Developing Relationships

The Dos & Don’ts of Grass Roots Lobbying

Lobbying By Letter

Lobbying By Phone Call or Visit

Lobbying: Our #1 Priority

Who Represents You?

CFIC members can click on the link below to find out more information about who represents you at the state and federal level.

Find the North Carolina House and Senate members who represent your store.

Legislative Updates (aka Friday Fax)

CFIC members can review past issues of the weekly legislative summary of what is happening at the North Carolina General Assembly. This valuable member service is sent electronically via e-mail. To learn how you can sign up to receive this report each week of session, e-mail Chana Alford at chanaa@ncrma.org. Members must use their confidential password to access this information online.

Also find current position papers on specific legislation that affects our industry. Members must use their confidential password to access this information online.

Increase the Worthless Check Fee

Maintain Current Minimum Wage

Mandatory Work Breaks for Retail Employees

Clarify the Law on Substituting Bar Codes

Statewide Regulation of Alcohol Permits

Delegation of Authority

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Prescription Drug Discount for the Uninsured Elderly

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