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NC H245

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Debra Conrad

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12A, Paragraph 6 of the Winston-Salem City Charter to establish a uniform process for independent or nonpartisan candidates in municipal elections.

  • Requires independent candidates to comply with Article 11 of Chapter 163 of the General Statutes instead of the previous petition requirements based on a percentage of prior election voters.

  • Authorizes the Forsyth County Board of Elections to prescribe rules governing the submission deadline and required information for nomination petitions.

  • Effective immediately upon becoming law, ratified June 28, 2017.

Legislative Description

Amend W-S Charter/Certain Candidates

Last Action

Ch. SL 2017-72

6/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/20/2017
Select Committee on Elections6/14/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate6/6/2017
State and Local Government5/23/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/3/2017
State and Local Government I3/6/2017

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