THE PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO AMEND ACT.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1155 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 30, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE TO THE PEOPLE THE POWER OF INITIATIVE.
Intro. by Helfrich, Rubin, Lopez, Cook.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 4 2026)
H 1155

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 30 2026 - View Summary

    Subject to approval by voters at the statewide election on November 3, 2026, adds new Section 5 to Article XIII of the North Carolina Constitution authorizing citizen initiated referendums to amend the State constitution, by present the State Board of Elections with a petition setting out the proposed amendment, that has been certified as signed by qualified voters not less in number than 8% of the votes for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election with no less than 3% of such signatures from each congressional district. Sets out a process for registering the petition before it is circulated. Sets out requirements on the timing of submitting the proposal to voters. Prohibits an initiative from changing these provisions and prohibits considering a defeated initiative measure until five years have passed. If approved, effective upon certification.