Conference report makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.

Makes changes to the 2016 general primary calendar, notwithstanding the dates and provisions set forth in General Statutes Chapter 163. 

States that the primary election in 2016 will be held on the same date as the 2016 presidential primary, March 15, 2016, and the filing period will open on December 1, 2015, and close on December 21. No person is eligible to file as a candidate in a party primary unless the person has been affiliated with the party for at least 75 days. A person registered as unaffiliated is not eligible to file as a candidate in a party primary. 

Sets the date of second primaries on May 24, 2016, for candidates for the United States Senate or House of Representatives and on May 3 for other candidates. Special elections set for May 2016 will be held at the time of the presidential primary absent an affirmative change by the unit of government calling for the special election. 

Sets forth other provisions regarding voter eligibility and registration and deadlines for certain candidate filings. 

The above provisions apply only to the 2016 primary cycle.

Enacts new GS 163-278.8B allowing the leader of each political party caucus of the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate to establish an affiliated party committee to support the election of candidates. The party committee must designate a treasurer, establish a bank account, raise and expend funds, and conduct campaigns. Makes conforming changes. 

Changes the short and long titles.