Schools Superintendent June Atkinson is rethinking a lawsuit.

In an interview with the Fayetteville Observer in late February, Atkinson said she disagrees with Gov. Beverly Perdue's plan to consolidate power on the State Board of Education but she had no plans to sue over it.

But in a statement yesterday, Atkinson seemed to open up that possibility, saying the issue will not be resolved "until it is challenged in the judicial system or the Constitution is changed."

Although two bills have been filed in the legislature to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot, they are not likely to get far this session.

Meantime, Atkinson was more open to a lawsuit than in previous interviews.

"I definitely believe that this issue needs to be resolved. It could be resolved two ways, either by the General Assembly or a judge," Atkinson told the AP. "I just think it is a charade to the voters to have the laws that we have in place now as it relates to the governance of public education."

What state bills have the most opposition?

Recent surveys by the Elon University Poll, the conservative Civitas Institute and the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling have shown broad agreement on a number of issues.

Below, the percentage in opposition and the corresponding bill:

H.B. 362: Access to Higher Education (75 percent, 74 percent, PPP)

H.B. 120: Public Municipal Campaigns (73 percent, Civitas)

S.B. 20: Voter-Owned Election for Treasurer (73 percent, Civitas)

H.B. 71: Four-Year Terms (59 percent, Civitas)

S.B. 7: Allow Hunting on Sunday (58 percent, Civitas)

H.B. 154/H.B. 155: Appoint State Superintendent (51 percent, Civitas; 65 percent PPP)

Update: A poll by the N.C. Center for Voter Education found support for publicly financed municipal campaigns. 

A few notable House bills filed:

H.B. 132: Jury Duty Tax Deduction, Rep. Timothy Spear

H.B. 133: Prudent Management of Institutional Funds, Rep. Deborah Ross

H.B. 134: Assault State or Local Officer or Employee, Rep. Russell Tucker

H.B. 135: Broadband Service Providers, Reps. Bill Faison, Joe Tolson, Phil Haire and Thom Tillis

H.B. 137: Capital Procedure / Severe Mental Disability, Reps. Verla Insko, Pricey Harrison, Larry Womble and Paul Luebke

H.B. 149: Require Arts Educ. Credit for Graduation, Reps. Becky Carney, Rick Glazier, Alma Adams and Linda Johnson

H.B. 154: Appoint State Superintendent, Rep. Leo Daughtry

H.B. 155: Appoint State School Superintendent, Reps. Haire, Harold Brubaker, Johnson and Marvin Lucas