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NC S72

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dean Proctor

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Changes board of education elections for Catawba County, Hickory City, and Newton-Conover City from nonpartisan to partisan elections beginning in 2023-2024.

  • Catawba County Board of Education elections transition to partisan basis in 2024, with candidates nominated in primaries and elected in general elections.

  • Hickory City Board of Education transitions to partisan elections beginning in 2023, with candidates filing by the ninth Friday preceding the election and paying a $5.00 filing fee.

  • Newton-Conover City Board of Education transitions to partisan elections beginning in 2023, with three members representing Newton district and three representing Conover district elected on staggered schedules.

  • Vacancies on all three boards elected on partisan basis beginning 2023-2024 shall be filled by appointment by remaining board members in accordance with G.S. 115C-37.1, with consultation of county party executive committees.

Legislative Description

Catawba/Newton-Conover/Hickory Bd of Ed Elect

Boards; Counties; Education; Education Boards; Elections; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Local; Local Government; Municipal

Last Action

Re-ref to Redistricting and Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

2/7/2023

Committee Referrals

Redistricting and Elections2/7/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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