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NC H1073
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Keith Kidwell
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AI Summary
- Amends Article VI, Section 1 of the North Carolina Constitution to restrict voting to United States citizens who are 18 years of age and meet other voting qualifications
- Removes language allowing persons born in the United States or naturalized individuals to vote, replacing it with citizens-only language
- Submits the amendment to qualified voters at the statewide general election on November 5, 2024, with a ballot question asking voters to approve or reject the change
- Directs the State Board of Elections to certify the amendment to the Secretary of State if a majority of votes cast favor it; amendment takes effect upon certification
- Act becomes effective when it becomes law, separate from the constitutional amendment's effective date
Legislative Description
Constitutional Amendment/Citizens-Only Voting
Citizenship; Constitution
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
5/24/2024
Committee Referrals
Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform5/24/2024
Full Bill Text
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