North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 16 R cosponsors

SB 89 — Prohibit Private Money in Elections Admin.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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What changed in the latest version

7 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 89 includes a formal heading that identifies it as being from the North Carolina General Assembly and specifies the session for which it was introduced. It also removes previous administrative details that are no longer necessary for the current discussion. These changes help clarify the bill's context and streamline its presentation, making it easier for lawmakers and the public to understand its purpose. This is important as it enhances transparency in the legislative process.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 9, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 89 Short Title:
89 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35034-LU-36 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE MONEY FOR CONDUCTING ELECTIONS OR HIRING TEMPORARY ELECTIONS WORKERS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 13, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE MONEY FOR CONDUCTING ELECTIONS OR HIRING TEMPORARY ELECTIONS WORKERS.
*DRS35034-LU-36*
*S89-v-1*
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill prohibits the acceptance of private monetary donations by the State Board of Elections and county boards of elections for conducting elections or hiring temporary workers.

  • N.C.G.S. § 163-22

    (s) Nothing in this Chapter shall grant authority to the State Board of Elections to accept private monetary donations, directly or indirectly, for conducting elections or employing individuals on a temporary basis.

    This addition prohibits the State Board of Elections from accepting private funds for election administration.

  • N.C.G.S. § 163-33

    (17) Nothing in this Chapter shall grant authority to county boards of elections to accept private monetary donations, directly or indirectly, for conducting elections or employing individuals on a temporary basis.

    This addition prohibits county boards of elections from accepting private funds for election purposes.

  • N.C.G.S. § 163-37

    (b) Nothing in this Chapter shall grant authority to county boards of commissioners to accept private monetary donations, directly or indirectly, for conducting elections or employing individuals on a temporary basis.

    This addition prohibits county boards of commissioners from accepting private funds for election-related expenses.

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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2 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (161)

161 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 89?
SB 89 is sponsored by Ralph Hise (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Carl Ford (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), Krawiec, Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Tom McInnis (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Paul Newton (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican), Perry, and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 89?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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