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NC H311
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/15/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Alexander
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AI Summary
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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.
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Submits the constitutional amendment to qualified voters at the first primary election in 2014.
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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.
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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
Full Bill Text
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