POLL OBSERVERS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 816 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 18, 2023
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTIFIED POLL OBSERVERS TO OBSERVE OPENING PROCEDURES AT EARLY ONE-STOP VOTING SITES AND ON ELECTION DAY.
Intro. by Mills, Davis, Warren, Zenger.

Status: Ref to the Com on Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 19 2023)
H 816

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 21 2023 - View Summary

    Amends GS 163-166.5 (Procedures at voting place before voting begins) to require the State Board of Elections to adopt rules regarding the setup of a voting place before voting begins (was promulgate rules for precinct officials to set up the voting place before voting begins), including specified criteria. Requires the rules to permit observers under GS 163-45 to witness, but not participate in, the setup of the voting place prior to voters entering. Requires county boards of elections and precinct officials to adhere to the rules adopted under the section. 

    Amends GS 163-234(2) to add a requirement that the results of an election count and the documents associated with that count are public record and are available for inspection under GS Chapter 132 after a county board of elections announces the result of a count.