North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 55 — Judicial District 19D - Hoke County.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 55 updates the language to clarify that only candidates who live in Hoke County can run for specific judgeships in District 19D. This change emphasizes local representation in the judicial appointments for the area, ensuring that the elected judges are familiar with the community and its needs. The bill will still take effect on January 1, 2023, and elections will be held in 2022. This matters because it aligns the election process with the desire for more locally accountable judges.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 55* Short Title:
55 Feb 4, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSEBILL DRH30051-ND-54A* ShortTitle:
Judicial District 19D - Hoke County.
JudicialDistrict19D - Hoke County.
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR ONE DISTRICT COURT JUDGEPOSITION FOR HOKE COUNTY.
Judiciary 1, if favorable, Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 8, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR ONE DISTRICT COURT JUDGE POSITION FOR HOKE COUNTY.
The GeneralAssembly of NorthCarolina enacts:
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
7A-133 is amended by addinga new subsectionto read:
7A-133 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"(b8) The qualified votersof District 19D shallelectalljudges established forDistrict 19D in subsection (a) of this section,butonly persons who residein Hoke County maybe candidates for one of the judgeships and only persons who reside in Hoke or Moore County may be candidates for the remainingjudgeships." SECTION 2.
"(b8) The qualified voters of District 19D shall elect all judges established for District 19D in subsection (a) of this section, but only persons who reside in Hoke County may be candidates for one of the judgeships and only persons who reside in Hoke or Moore County may be candidates for the remaining judgeships." SECTION 2.
This actis effective January1, 2023,and elections heldin 2022 shall be conducted accordingly.
This act is effective January 1, 2023, and elections held in 2022 shall be conducted accordingly.
*DRH30051-ND-54A*
*H55-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 55?
HB 55 is sponsored by Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), and Lucas.
What is the current status of HB 55?
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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