Requires members of the North Carolina General Assembly to certify their review of the U.S. and North Carolina Constitutions before taking office.

The bill mandates that every member of the North Carolina General Assembly must certify to the Principal Clerk whether they have reviewed the U.S. and North Carolina Constitutions before taking office. This certification is a new requirement for the oath of office, ensuring that legislators are familiar with the foundational legal documents of their governance. The act becomes effective on January 1, 2027.

Requires members of the North Carolina General Assembly to certify their review of the U.S. and North Carolina Constitutions before taking office.

The bill mandates that every member of the North Carolina General Assembly must certify to the Principal Clerk whether they have reviewed the U.S. and North Carolina Constitutions before taking office. This certification is a new requirement for the oath of office, ensuring that legislators are familiar with the foundational legal documents of their governance. The act becomes effective on January 1, 2027.