House Bill 834
Coverage of House Bill 834 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 Senate approves controversial elections bill along party lines
The North Carolina Senate passed two elections bills, with House Bill 958 drawing controversy for provisions like reducing early voting periods and requiring post-election audits. The bills passed along party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing, citing election security versus a 'power grab.'
- NC Senate advances controversial but slimmed-down elections change bill
The North Carolina Senate Elections Committee advanced two election law bills, with House Bill 834 extending ballot curing periods and adjusting voter ID rules, while House Bill 958, a controversial measure, was significantly scaled down after protests. The bills include provisions for challenging election decisions in multiple courts and vetting voter rolls against federal databases.