In a vote of 46-1, with only Senator Eleanor Kinnaird voting against the proposal, the NC Senate passed HB 1403 Collect DNA Sample on Arrest this afternoon. Senator Kinnaird spoke eloquently against the bill and in favor of "protecting the constitution." The Senate did make changes to the bill so it must return to the House for a concurrence vote in which the House can either approve or disapprove the Senate version. HB 1403 is expected to be in the House for the concurrence vote tomorrow, July 9th. Call your House Representative now and ask him or her to vote NOT to concur on this bill!