Democratic lawmakers in North Carolina made a renewed plea Tuesday for increased funding for law enforcement and more mental health resources to prevent crime — a call that comes as Republican legislative leaders prepare a wide-ranging public-safety bill in the wake of a fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train.

Republicans are likely to suggest stricter rules for bail and pre-trial release, making it more likely that more people will spend more time behind bars after being accused of a crime. They could also tackle issues ranging from mental hospital involuntary commitments to strategies to bring back the death penalty.

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