H997

Certify Reading of NC Constitution

Chamber Passed·5/8/25

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 103–5 · May 8, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

103 Yea

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5 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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8 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Special Message Sent To Senate

May 8, 2025

Senate

Special Message Received From House

May 8, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading