Raleigh, N.C. – A proposed constitutional amendment to implement a nonpartisan, merit-based system to fill judicial vacancies between elections in North Carolina was tentatively approved by the state House of Representatives on Wednesday and could be considered by voters in November. Continue reading “Nonpartisan, Merit-Based System to Fill Judicial Vacancies Approved by N.C. House”
Expansion of Early Voting Veto Overridden by North Carolina House
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives voted Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of legislation expanding the days, times, and locations counties can offer early voting in North Carolina. Continue reading “Expansion of Early Voting Veto Overridden by North Carolina House”
N.C. Lawmakers Keep Commitment to Streamline and Simplify Regulations
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives maintained a consistent record of regulatory reforms that streamline and simplify regulations on Wednesday, keeping a key promise of the Republican-led legislature to the people of North Carolina. Continue reading “N.C. Lawmakers Keep Commitment to Streamline and Simplify Regulations”
Victims’ Rights Amendment to N.C. Constitution Advances to Ballot
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives gave final legislative approval to a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday that if approved by voters this fall, would expand the rights of victims of crime and their families in the North Carolina justice system. Continue reading “Victims’ Rights Amendment to N.C. Constitution Advances to Ballot”
Bipartisan Ethics and Elections Board Amendment Approved by N.C. House
Raleigh, N.C. – A proposed state constitutional amendment establishing a Bipartisan State Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement passed the North Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday. Continue reading “Bipartisan Ethics and Elections Board Amendment Approved by N.C. House”
Voter ID Amendment Passes N.C. House, Could be on Ballot this Fall
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a proposed constitutional amendment on Tuesday that would require voter identification at the polls if approved by the state senate this session and a majority of voters in the November 2018 elections. Continue reading “Voter ID Amendment Passes N.C. House, Could be on Ballot this Fall”
N.C. Could Join 34 States With Voter ID: Amendment Passes First House Vote
Raleigh, N.C. – A proposed constitutional amendment for North Carolina to join 34 other states with voter identification laws passed its first of two votes in the state House of Representatives on Monday. Continue reading “N.C. Could Join 34 States With Voter ID: Amendment Passes First House Vote”
Hunting and Fishing Rights Amendment Approved by N.C. House
Raleigh, N.C. – A proposal to preserve hunting and fishing rights in the state constitution passed the North Carolina House by a bipartisan 92-23 vote on Monday, advancing the measure one step closer to being considered by voters on statewide election ballots this fall. Continue reading “Hunting and Fishing Rights Amendment Approved by N.C. House”
Voters Could Establish Bipartisan Ethics & Elections Board in N.C. Constitution
Raleigh, N.C. – Voters could establish a Bipartisan State Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement in the state constitution this fall under a proposal released by leaders of the North Carolina House of Representatives on Friday. Continue reading “Voters Could Establish Bipartisan Ethics & Elections Board in N.C. Constitution “
Voter ID Amendment to State Constitution Approved by N.C. House Committee
Raleigh, N.C. – A North Carolina House of Representatives committee on Thursday approved a proposed state constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID to vote, a measure that if passed by voters would place North Carolina in the mainstream with 34 states that already require some form of voter ID. Continue reading “Voter ID Amendment to State Constitution Approved by N.C. House Committee”