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NC H105

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bert Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

H105 Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to limit Governor and Lieutenant Governor to a lifetime maximum of two terms instead of two consecutive terms.

  • Amendment changes language from "two consecutive terms" to "twice to the same office," making the limitation apply across a person's entire political career rather than only back-to-back terms.

  • Amendment to be submitted to voters at the general election in November 2018.

  • Ballot question will ask voters whether to approve constitutional amendment limiting Governor and Lieutenant Governor to two total terms, applicable to all current and prior office holders.

  • Amendment becomes effective upon certification by the Secretary of State if approved by majority of voters.

Legislative Description

Const. Amendment-Limit Governor/LG to 2 Terms

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/26/2017
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/25/2017
Elections and Ethics Law3/29/2017
Judiciary I2/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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