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NC S911
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Article I of the North Carolina Constitution to add Section 39 establishing a constitutional right of access to public records and meetings
- Declares that public records are the property of the people and records made, transmitted, or received by public officials and agencies in the executive, legislative, judicial, and local government branches shall be open to public inspection, examination, and duplication
- Requires that all State and local public bodies hold open meetings accessible to the public
- Prohibits statutes, regulations, ordinances, or other legal authorities from limiting access to public records and meetings unless the restricting entity demonstrates both a compelling public interest and that the limitation is narrowly tailored to protect that interest
- Submits the amendment to North Carolina voters at the statewide general election on November 5, 2024, with effectiveness upon majority voter approval and certification by the State Board of Elections
Legislative Description
Const. Amend./Right to Access Public Records
Constitution
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate6/5/2024
Full Bill Text
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