There is still a nr preference points system. I've never heard of any push by residents to end nr pref points, why would we it affects residents in no way and brings in $$$. There has been some ill advised pushes for resident pref points, maybe that's what your thinking of?
The big bill this year that I don't think passed but I'm not sure was a bill by WYOGA, to change the percentages of the nr normal and special draws. Currently 60% of the nr tags are in the normal priced draw 40% in the special. WYOGA wanted 40% normal and 60% in the special, trying to make it easier for wealthy clients to get tag'$.