Bill Summary for H 1073 (2023-2024)

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May 23 2024

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 1073 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 23, 2024
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE FOR CITIZENS-ONLY VOTING.
Intro. by Kidwell, Loftis, Sossamon, Pike.

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Subject to approval by voters at the statewide election on November 5, 2024, amends Section 1 to Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution so that it now provides that only a citizen of the United States with the listed qualifications is entitled to vote in an election in the State. (Currently, allows every person born in the United States and every person who has been naturalized with the listed qualifications to vote in an election in the State except as otherwise provided in Article VI.) Sets out the ballot language. If approved, effective upon certification by the Secretary of State.