Bill Summary for H 222 (2015-2016)
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Summary date:
Jun 1 2015
S.L. 2015-66
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AN ACT ALLOWING VOTERS TO ELECT, AND THEN RETAIN, JUSTICES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT FOR ELECTION.Intro. by Bryan, Daughtry, Stevens.
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Bill summary
Senate amendment makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.
Amends GS 7A-4.2(b) regarding retention elections of North Carolina Supreme Court justices. Provides that if voters do not approve the retention of the justice, the office shall be deemed vacant (was, shall become vacant) at the end of the term of office, and the vacancy must filled as provided by law. Deletes statement that "the incumbent shall not hold over."