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.
CHANGE BURDEN OF PROOF/CANDIDACY CHALLENGE.
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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)
Bill History:
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Thu, 29 Nov 2018 House: Filed
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Mon, 3 Dec 2018 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 3 Dec 2018 House: Ref To Com On Elections and Ethics Law
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Thu, 6 Dec 2018 House: Withdrawn From Com
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Bill H 1114 (2017-2018)Summary date: Nov 29 2018 - View Summary
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