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NC S306
Bill
Status
3/14/2023
Primary Sponsor
Natasha Marcus
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 306 - Fix Our Democracy
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Nonpartisan Redistricting: Establishes a nonpartisan process for redrawing electoral districts for the General Assembly and U.S. House, removing the General Assembly's role in redistricting; subject to voter approval in November 2024.
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Nonpartisan Judicial Elections: Creates a nonpartisan primary election system for Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and superior/district court judges, replacing partisan elections.
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Voter Registration Access: Enables online voter registration and automatic voter registration at motor vehicle and public assistance agencies; eliminates wet ink signature requirements.
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Campaign Finance & Transparency: Requires disclosure of original sources of campaign donations over $1,000, establishes digital advertisement tracking, restricts super PAC influence, and prohibits foreign national political spending.
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Public Campaign Financing for Judges: Reestablishes the North Carolina Public Campaign Fund to provide voluntary public financing for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals candidates who meet fundraising thresholds and accept spending limits.
Legislative Description
Fix Our Democracy
Boards; Campaign Finance; Colleges & Universities; Confidentiality; Constitution
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/15/2023