S.856

Const Amend: Legislative Terms/Compensation

Introduced·4/28/26

Constitutional amendments proposed for North Carolina to modify legislative terms, compensation, and session lengths.

This bill proposes several amendments to the North Carolina Constitution. It seeks to modify compensation for General Assembly members, setting their pay to match the average salary of public school teachers and adjusting their allowances. It also proposes increasing the term length for Senators from two to four years. Additionally, the bill aims to limit the length of regular sessions for the General Assembly, capping them at 120 days in odd-numbered years and 90 days in even-numbered years.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 29

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 29

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Apr 28

Senate

Filed