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NC H148

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Speciale

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 4 of Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution, which establishes a literacy requirement as a condition to register to vote.

  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to qualified voters at a statewide election in November 2018.

  • Voters will be presented with the question: "Repeal literacy requirement as a condition to register to vote" with options to vote FOR or AGAINST.

  • Amendment becomes effective upon certification by the State Board of Elections and enrollment with the Secretary of State if a majority of voters approve it.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Amend NC Constitution - Literacy Requirement

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 House2/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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