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NC H758
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Hall
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AI Summary
- Amends North Carolina Constitution to change how Council of State vacancies are filled when the term expires before the next election for General Assembly members
- Requires the Governor to appoint from a list of three nominees submitted by the State executive committee of the vacating officer's political party, within seven days of receiving the list
- Removes the current requirement that vacancies be filled by election at the first election for General Assembly members occurring more than 60 days after the vacancy
- Constitutional amendment must be approved by voters at the 2022 general election with the specified ballot language
- Amendment becomes effective January 1, 2023, and applies to vacancies occurring on or after that date
Legislative Description
Modify Process/Council of State Vacancies
Public
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
5/3/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary I5/3/2021
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