Rep. Mike Clampitt

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to North Carolina that would restrict voting rights exclusively to United States citizens who are at least 18 years old. The legislation does not change current law immediately but instead sets up a statewide vote on November 5, 2024, where voters will decide whether to adopt this new rule. If approved by the majority of voters, the amendment will permanently update the state constitution to remove the ability of non-citizens to vote in any election. If voters reject the measure, the existing voting qualifications will remain unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis amendment to House Bill 75 makes the entire bill contingent on the passage of a separate Senate Bill 3 in the 2023 Regular Session. It does not establish new rules for physician assistants or change their practice standards directly. Instead, it functions as a procedural condition, ensuring that the proposed team-based practice changes only take effect if the related Senate legislation is also approved. If Senate Bill 3 fails to become law, this amendment renders the current House Bill void and inactive.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the North Carolina State Board of Elections to adopt additional methods for maintaining voter registration lists, including cross-checking data with other states and utilizing address-updating services from the Postal Service. It also mandates the creation of a system to investigate and correct information provided by election integrity organizations to identify and remove ineligible or duplicate registrations. The legislation further establishes a requirement for the board to submit quarterly reports detailing the number and types of corrections made to the voter rolls. These changes are designed to enhance the accuracy of voter lists while ensuring compliance with federal voting rights laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone creating political advertisements in North Carolina to clearly state that the ad was generated using artificial intelligence. The law applies to a wide range of sponsors, including candidates, political parties, and other groups, covering ads on social media, websites, email, text messages, and automated phone calls. For digital ads, the disclaimer must follow existing size rules, while phone calls must include the statement for at least two seconds so it is easily understood. Failure to include this required label could result in a Class 1 misdemeanor charge for the sponsor.

Maddy summaryHB 984 creates a new legal process in North Carolina that allows property owners to request law enforcement agencies to quickly remove people who are occupying their private residential homes without permission. To use this process, an owner must file a sworn complaint stating that the occupants are not tenants, have no legal right to the property, and have been told to leave, while also confirming there is no ongoing lawsuit between the parties. If a police department or sheriff's office verifies the complaint, they are required to remove the unauthorized individuals within 48 hours and may arrest them for trespassing or other offenses. The bill also establishes that property owners must pay for police time if they request officers to stay on site to help change locks or secure the property, and it provides a way for removed individuals to sue for damages if the removal was done incorrectly.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to eliminate the literacy test requirement for voting. By removing this specific provision, the legislation ensures that all eligible citizens can vote regardless of their reading or writing abilities. The change directly affects voters who previously might have been disenfranchised by this barrier. It does not alter other voting qualifications or the overall structure of the election process.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how North Carolina fills vacancies for seven specific state offices, including the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. If passed by voters, the new rule would require the Governor to appoint a replacement from a list of three candidates recommended by the political party of the original officeholder, provided the party submits the list within 30 days of the vacancy. The amendment also clarifies that if an office term ends on January 1 following the next legislative election, the Governor must appoint someone to finish the term. The measure is scheduled for a vote by the public at the November 5, 2024, statewide general election.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head as a unique coastal geological area of environmental concern. It establishes specific rules for development within the site, requiring permits for sand removal projects that exceed ten cubic yards per year. Any sand removed under these permits must be returned to designated areas within the Jockey's Ridge State Park. Additionally, the legislation prohibits development activities that would significantly block the natural movement of sand, with limited exceptions for essential infrastructure and maintenance.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibits payment card networks from using special codes to track purchases of firearms or ammunition at merchants in North Carolina. It also bans these networks from maintaining records that identify individuals who own firearms within the state. The law applies to entities that process electronic payments, such as credit card companies, but excludes federally insured banks and credit unions. If a payment network violates these rules, the Attorney General can impose fines of up to $10,000 per violation, and affected merchants or customers can sue for similar damages plus legal fees. The legislation aims to prevent the surveillance of lawful gun purchases and ensure that firearms merchants are not discriminated against based on their business type.

Maddy summaryThis amendment to the 2024 Appropriations Act reallocates $500,000 within the state education budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The funds are moved from the SME Prime program to STEM West, Inc. to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education opportunities for students at all levels. This change directs the money toward fostering partnerships between students and industries while reducing the specific allocation previously designated for SME Prime.