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NC H125
Bill
Status
3/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Verla Insko
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AI Summary
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Requests Congress propose a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court decision that permitted unlimited corporate spending in elections.
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Calls for an amendment affirming that constitutional rights belong only to natural persons, not artificial entities like corporations or labor unions.
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Establishes that spending money to influence elections is not protected free speech under the First Amendment.
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Allows regulation of corporate and union privileges by federal, state, or local law while preserving freedom of the press.
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Directs the Secretary of State to transmit the resolution to all members of North Carolina's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Amend Constitution/Citizens United
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
3/3/2015