The House membership was antsy Thursday as they plowed through a series of routine bills.

For the legislature, Thursday is their Friday and as soon as the session ended, members could go home for the Easter weekend.

But Thursday was also a big day for Rep. David Guice, a freshman Republican from Brevard, who was pitching a bill to benefit Transylvania County. As Guice explained methodically to his colleagues, the bill would authorize the county to utilize high school students in a trade program to help construct affordable housing for public employees who are being priced out of the market.

House members rustled and murmured as Guice continued to pitch his bill. Finally, Rep. Bill Faison, an Orange County Democrat asked a question.

"Are you aware of any opposition to this bill?" Faison asked, prompting laughter from the floor.

"You know, when you're a freshman and you stand up for the first time," Guice began, prompting more laughter and a little applause.

Guice continued on selling his bill. Eventually Faison asked another question.

"What do you think the odds might be if you stop now you'll get a unanimous vote?"

After more explanation from Guice, the House finally did vote. The bill passed 111 to 1.

Rep. Bill McGee, a Clemmons Republican voted against it. Maybe Guice should have explained his bill more.