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NC H1201

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Martha Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Calls upon Congress to propose a constitutional amendment overturning the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision that permits unlimited corporate spending in elections
  • Expresses opposition to the ruling that treats corporations as people with free speech rights under the Constitution
  • Asserts that corporations should not be afforded the same constitutional rights as natural persons and that money is not speech
  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to North Carolina's congressional delegation
  • Effective upon ratification

Legislative Description

Citizens United response

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/31/2012

Full Bill Text

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