Bill Summary for H 1067 (2025-2026)

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Apr 28 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1067 (Local) Filed Tuesday, April 28, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF RURAL HALL TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR UNAFFILIATED CANDIDATES TO RUN FOR ELECTED OFFICE.
Intro. by K. Hall.

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Adds provisions to the Town of Rural Hall's Charter (SL 1973-1100), authorizing the Forsyth County Board of Elections to set the following rules for unaffiliated candidates seeking nomination by petition for municipal office: (1) the date and time that completed petitions must be timely submitted for verification; and (2) require identifying information provided in the petition to be signed by the voters requesting a person be a candidate for any such office. Requires such candidates to comply with Article 11 of GS Chapter 163 in all other respects. Applies to elections held after the act becomes law.