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NC H242

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robert Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the voter signature requirement for ordinance initiatives in Wrightsville Beach from 35% to 40% of registered voters in the town

  • Requires petition signers to be registered voters and include their street address, house number, age, and length of residence in the town

  • Mandates the town board either adopt the ordinance within 20 days of petition certification or call a special election on a date authorized by G.S. 163-287(a) to be held within six months

  • Requires the ordinance to be submitted to voters without alteration if put to a popular vote

  • Becomes effective upon enactment and applies to all petitions submitted after that date

Legislative Description

Wrightsville Beach Initiative Ordinances

Charters; City Councils; Counties; Elections; Local; Local Government; Municipalities; Referendum & Initiative; Session Laws; Ne

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/23/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/21/2023
Local Government3/2/2023

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