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NC H496
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/27/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Adams
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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
Full Bill Text
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