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NC H755

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joe Queen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Directs the Division of Motor Vehicles and voter registration agencies at public assistance offices to offer voter preregistration options alongside standard voter registration services.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections4/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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