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NC H496

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Adams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the North Carolina Constitution to change legislative terms from two years to four years for both the 50-member Senate and 120-member House of Representatives
  • Elections for General Assembly members would be held in 2022 and every four years thereafter, replacing the current biennial election schedule
  • Requires voter approval through a referendum at the November 2020 general election before taking effect
  • Amendments become effective with members elected in 2022 if a majority of votes cast support the measure
  • Secretary of State must certify the amendments and enroll them among permanent state records upon voter approval

Legislative Description

4-Year Terms for Legislators in 2022

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/28/2019

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