ANNEXATION AMENDMENT.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 79 (Public) Filed Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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)

Bill History:

H 79

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Feb 6 2013 - View Summary

    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.