Senate committee substitute, reported in on 6/7/11, makes the following changes to 1st edition. Amends GS 163-329(b1)(2), deleting provisions related to instant runoff voting, and providing that the plurality method of determining results will be used, as specified. Recodifies GS 163-329, as amended, as GS 163-120. Makes a conforming change to GS 105-159.2(b), removing the provision that requires the Department of Revenue to notify taxpayers that the $3 check-off supports a nonpartisan court system.
Makes a conforming change to GS 84-34, deleting the $50 fee for NC State Bar active members designated for the Public Campaign Financing Fund. Makes a conforming change by repealing GS 163-278.63(b)(7). States that any unexpended funds from this fee will be retained by the State Board of Elections for the Fund.