CHANGE BURDEN OF PROOF/CANDIDACY CHALLENGE.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 1114 (Public) Filed Thursday, November 29, 2018
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN CERTAIN CHALLENGES TO CANDIDACY BE PLACED ON THE CHALLENGER UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING ELECTIONS.
Intro. by Clampitt.

Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Dec 6 2018)
H 1114

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Nov 29 2018 - View Summary

    Amends GS 163A-1029, shifting the burden of proof in a challenge of a candidate’s qualification from the candidate under current law to the challenger. Maintains current law that places the burden of proof upon the candidate to defend a residency challenge. Applies to challenges to candidacy on or after the date the act becomes law.