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NC H311

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 4 of Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution, which requires voter registration applicants to read and write any section of the Constitution in English.

  • Submits the constitutional amendment to qualified voters at the first primary election in 2014.

  • Specifies that the ballot question will explain the amendment repeals requirements already prohibited by federal law under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and 1975 amendments.

  • Amendment becomes effective upon certification by the State Board of Elections and enrollment by the Secretary of State if approved by a majority of votes cast.

Legislative Description

Repeal Literacy Test

Last Action

Ref To Com On Judiciary I

5/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I5/15/2013
Elections5/2/2013
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/18/2013

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