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NC S137

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Paul Lowe

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 4 of Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution, which requires voter registration applicants to read and write any section of the Constitution in English
  • Submits the constitutional amendment to North Carolina voters for approval at the statewide general election on November 5, 2024
  • Ballot question asks voters to choose FOR or AGAINST repealing the literacy test requirement for voter registration
  • Amendment becomes effective upon certification by the State Board of Elections and enrollment by the Secretary of State if a majority of votes cast favor the repeal
  • Amendment has no effect if a majority of votes cast oppose the repeal

Legislative Description

Const. Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test

Constitution

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

2/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate2/22/2023

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