NC S587

Requires candidates for President or Vice President to file their federal income tax returns for the five years preceding the general election with the State Board of Elections no later than 70 days before the election date.

Candidates must provide written consent for public disclosure of their federal income tax returns as a condition for their names to appear on the general election ballot.

Directs the State Board of Elections to make submitted federal income tax returns publicly available on its website within seven days after filing, with the Department of Revenue redacting confidential information as required by law.

Prohibits a candidate's name from appearing on the official general election ballot if the candidate fails to timely file the required federal income tax returns and written consent.

Applies to all elections held on or after the bill becomes law.