North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 453 — "We the People" Act/Referendum.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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The recent changes to Bill HB 453 involve updating the bill's header and administrative references, which reflect a new version of the document. The adjustments include removing older references and updating the date to clarify the current status of the bill. This matters because it ensures that everyone is looking at the most accurate and official version, which helps maintain clarity and transparency in the legislative process.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 453* Short Title:
453 Mar 22, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40223-LU-63* (02/28) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS OF NORTH CAROLINA A REFERENDUM URGING CONGRESS TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES DECLARING THAT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS BELONG ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS AND NOT TO CORPORATIONS OR OTHER ARTIFICIAL ENTITIES AND THAT CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED FREE SPEECH EXCLUDES THE UNLIMITED SPENDING OF MONEY ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 27, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS OF NORTH CAROLINA A REFERENDUM URGING CONGRESS TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES DECLARING THAT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS BELONG ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS AND NOT TO CORPORATIONS OR OTHER ARTIFICIAL ENTITIES AND THAT CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED FREE SPEECH EXCLUDES THE UNLIMITED SPENDING OF MONEY ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
and *DRH40223-LU-63* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Whereas, monopolizing public speech neither promotes nor protects free speech;
and *H453-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Whereas, monopolizing public speech neither promotes nor protects free speech;
Page 2 DRH40223-LU-63* [v.10] (02/17)
Page 2 House Bill 453*-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Insko
  • Gill
  • W. Richardson

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (165)

165 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 453?
HB 453 is sponsored by Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Meyer, Insko, Holley, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Gill, Fisher, Deb Butler (Democratic), Autry, B. Richardson, Alexander, W. Richardson, Eric Ager (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 453?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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