House Bill 268
Coverage of House Bill 268 in the Nexus archive.
- NC House approves election changes, budget additions over critics’ objections
North Carolina House Republicans passed House Bill 958, reducing early voting periods for non-general elections and allowing post-election ballot challenges, despite Democratic objections about flawed voter registration databases and constitutional concerns. Additional bills, including House Bill 834 and budget amendments, were approved with bipartisan support.
- NC House looks to clear most of its plate this week
The North Carolina House is set to vote on elections bills, budget changes, hemp legislation, and potential veto overrides before the November election. Key measures include reducing early voting periods, modifying ballot procedures, removing the Secretary of State from a financial oversight commission, and banning intoxicating hemp products. The House also plans to override vetoes on bills targeting homeless encampments and concealed handgun permits.
- NC ‘budget corrections’ bill takes aim once again at top elected Democrats’ authority
North Carolina's budget corrections bill removes Democratic Secretary of State Elaine Marshall from the Local Government Commission and requires Senate confirmation for governor-appointed Cabinet members. The bill also reduces the governor's appointments to the commission from three to one.
- State budget bill includes $25M for Military World Games venue improvements, athlete housing
The N.C. General Assembly is considering a supplementary budget bill allocating $25 million for the 2027 Military World Games in Charlotte. Funds include $17.5 million for venue improvements administered by the N.C. Department of Commerce and $7.5 million for UNC Charlotte to cover on-campus competition venues and athlete housing. The event, scheduled for June 25 through July 4, 2027, will be hosted by Charlotte, the first U.S. city to be selected for the quadrennial international competition.