Bill Summary for H 1089 (2017-2018)
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Summary date:
Jun 7 2018
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN CERTAIN CHALLENGES TO CANDIDACY BE PLACED ON THE CHALLENGER UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING ELECTIONS, TO REQUIRE A CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF TO DISCLOSE ALL EXPUNGED FELONIES, TO CLARIFY FELONS VOTING WITHOUT RIGHTS OF CITIZENSHIP RESTORED, AND TO REQUEST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY STUDY THE REGULATION OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION IN ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVERTISING DISCLOSURES.Intro. by Clampitt.
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Bill summary
Amends GS 163A-1029 to place the burden of proof in a candidacy challenge on the challenger (was, on the candidate) who must show by a preponderance of the evidence of the record as a whole that the candidate is not qualified to be a candidate for the office. Makes an exception for a challenge based on residency.
Applies to challenges to candidacy on or after the date that the act becomes law.