READ THE CONSTITUTION MANDATE.

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 701 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 18, 2023
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO READ THE STATE AND FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONS PRIOR TO TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE.
Intro. by Riddell, Brody, Ward, Cleveland.
Status: Ref to the Com on State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 19 2023)

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Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 701 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Apr 18 2023 - View Summary

    Amends GS 11-7 requiring every member of the General Assembly and persons elected or appointed to hold an office of trust or profit in NC to read or affirm having read the US Constitution and the NC Constitution within the past 12 months, in addition to taking the already required oath. 

    Government, General Assembly
    GS 11
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