H 1307. An act to amend the Constitution of North Carolina to provide that no person convicted of a felony is eligible to be elected Sheriff. An act to amend the Constitution of North Carolina to provide that no person convicted of a felony is eligible to be elected Sheriff. Official Explanation of the Amendment Amendment Legislative History Implementing Legislation/Fiscal Note (Estimate of Cost) THERE WAS NO IMPLEMENTING LANGUAGE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OTHER THAN THAT IN THE TEXT OF THE AMENDMENT. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DID NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST IN THE EVENT THE AMENDMENT PASSES. ON AUGUST 27, 2018, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSED TWO NEW AMENDMENTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING CHALLENGED IN COURT. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES ON THESE AMENDMENTS AND FOR NOTICES FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS AS NEEDED. Frequently Asked Questions U.S. Civil Rights Act, Title V, Preclearance Documents
