Identical to H 1075, filed 6/4/24.

Subject to approval by voters at the Statewide election on November 5, 2024, adds new Section 39 to Article I of the North Carolina Constitution to make records made, transmitted, or received by public officials and agencies, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of State government, and all bodies of local government, open to public inspection, examination and duplication. Makes meetings of all State and local public bodies open to the public. Prohibits limiting the right of access to the meetings of public bodies and records of public officials and agencies unless the public bodies, officials, or agencies can demonstrate that: (1) a compelling public interest is protected by the limitation; and (2) the limitation is narrowly tailored to protect the public interest. If approved, effective upon certification.