Identical to H 44, filed 2/2/23.
Subject to voter approval at the statewide election on November 5, 2024, repeals Section 4 of Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution, which requires every person registering to vote to be able to read and write any section of the Constitution in the English language. If approved, effective upon certification.
CONST. AMENDMENT/REPEAL LITERACY TEST.
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AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE LITERACY TEST REQUIREMENT.Intro. by Lowe, Perry, Lee.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Feb 22 2023)
Bill History:
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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 137
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Bill S 137 (2023-2024)Summary date: Feb 21 2023 - View Summary
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