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NC H564

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

Keith Kidwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the North Carolina Constitution to limit gubernatorial executive orders declaring statewide emergencies or directing state spending to a maximum of 30 days without additional approval.

  • Allows executive orders to be extended for an additional 30 days (maximum 60 days total) only with approval by a majority vote of the Council of State by recorded vote.

  • Permits the Governor to convene the General Assembly in special session to extend executive orders beyond 60 days from the date of issuance.

  • Requires submission of the amendment to voters at the November 2022 general election, with the amendment becoming effective January 1, 2023 if approved by a majority of votes cast.

Legislative Description

Executive Order/Limitations

Public

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I4/15/2021

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