House amendment to the 2nd edition makes the following changes.

Requires that the election be held in accordance with GS Chapter 163 (was, ballots, voting systems, or both may be used in accordance with GS Chapter 163).

Specifies that the State Board of Elections must certify the results of the referendum and that if a majority of the votes are in favor of the referendum, then the Secretary of State must enroll the amendment so certified among the permanent records of that office. Provides that if the certification from the State Board of Elections reflects that a majority of votes cast on the question are in favor of the amendment, then the amendment is effective upon certification.