Subject to voter approval at the statewide election on November 3, 2026, 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.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT/REPEAL LITERACY TEST.
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AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE LITERACY TEST REQUIREMENT.Intro. by Hanig, Hise, Moffitt.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Jan 30 2025)
Bill History:
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Wed, 29 Jan 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 30 Jan 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 14
Bill Summaries:
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Bill S 14 (2025-2026)Summary date: Jan 29 2025 - View Summary
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Substantively identical to H 93, filed 2/10/25.