Bill Summary for H 761 (2025-2026)

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Apr 7 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 761 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 2, 2025
AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE LENGTH OF LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.
Intro. by Lambeth, Warren, Watford, Willis.

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Subject to approval by voters at the statewide election on November 3, 2026, amends Section 11(1) of Article II of the North Carolina Constitution limiting session lengths of the General Assembly as follows. In odd-numbered years, the General Assembly can remain in regular session for no more than 90 legislative days. If the General Assembly meets in regular session in even-numbered years, the General Assembly can only remain in session for no more than 45 legislative days. Excludes reconvened/veto and special sessions from these limits. Instructs that no valid action, other than a resolution of adjournment may be taken by the General Assembly in regular session after the time limits have expired. If approved, effective upon certification by the State Board of Elections.