Allows North Carolina citizens to propose and vote on constitutional amendments through the initiative process.
The People's Right to Amend Act amends the Constitution of North Carolina to grant citizens the power of initiative. This means that citizens can propose amendments to the state constitution and vote on them at the statewide general election. The amendment requires a petition signed by at least 8% of the votes for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election, with at least 3% of those signatures from each congressional district. If a majority of voters approve the amendment, it becomes part of the state constitution.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.