Subject to approval by voters at the statewide election on November 4, 2014, amends Section 1 of Article VII of the NC Constitution to prohibit the General Assembly from authorizing an annexation initiated by a municipality unless two-thirds of the eligible voters living in the proposed area to be annexed approve. Provides that property owners may request annexation. If approved, effective January 1, 2015.
ANNEXATION AMENDMENT.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO RESTRICT ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITIES.Intro. by Pittman, Hardister.
Status: Ref to the Com on Government, if favorable, Finance (House Action) (Feb 11 2013)
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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 House: Filed(link is external)
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
H 79
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Bill H 79 (2013-2014)Summary date: Feb 6 2013 - View Summary
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