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NC H755
Bill
Status
4/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joe Queen
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AI Summary
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Restores and expands voter preregistration programs for 16 and 17-year-olds in North Carolina, allowing eligible individuals to preregister and be automatically registered upon reaching age 18.
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Requires the State Board of Education to modify high school social studies curriculum to include instruction on voter registration and preregistration as part of civic and citizenship education.
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Authorizes local boards of education to collaborate with county boards of elections to conduct voter registration and preregistration activities in high schools, with completion not required as a course assignment or grade.
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Directs the Division of Motor Vehicles and voter registration agencies at public assistance offices to offer voter preregistration options alongside standard voter registration services.
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Makes voter preregistration forms available at all public high schools and becomes effective January 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Young People Voting
Last Action
Ref To Com On Elections
4/15/2015