North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

SB 29 — Ricky's Law/Political Sign Placement.

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This bill died with 2021-2022 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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What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Bill 29 removed a specific reference to an earlier draft of the bill. This change simplifies the language by eliminating unnecessary details about the previous version's designation. It matters because it helps clarify the current version of the bill, making it easier for legislators and the public to understand the proposed regulations regarding early voting signage.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 1, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 29 Short Title:
29 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35018-LU-6A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REDUCE THE TIME ALLOWED TO PLACE A POLITICAL SIGN IN A RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM 30 DAYS TO 10 DAYS BEFORE ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING AND 10 DAYS AFTER THE PRIMARY OR ELECTION.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 2, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REDUCE THE TIME ALLOWED TO PLACE A POLITICAL SIGN IN A RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM 30 DAYS TO 10 DAYS BEFORE ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING AND 10 DAYS AFTER THE PRIMARY OR ELECTION.
– During the period beginning on the 30 10th day before the beginning date of "one-stop" early voting under G.S.
– During the period beginning on the 30 10th day before the beginning date of "one-stop" earlyvoting under G.S.
163-227.2 and ending on the 10 day after the primary or election day, persons may place political signs in the right-of-way of the State highway system as provided in this section.
163-227.2 and ending on the 10 day after the primary or election day, persons may place political signs in the right-of-way of the State highwaysystem as provided in this section.
*DRS35018-LU-6A*
*S29-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref to Redistricting and Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  5. Filed

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Not signed on (172)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 29?
SB 29 is sponsored by Perry, Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Steinburg, David W. Craven, Jr. (Republican), Vickie Sawyer (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 29?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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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