North Carolina House of Representatives

The North Carolina House of Representatives is set to vote on House Bill 958, a controversial election reform bill that passed the House Rules Committee with Republican support but faced opposition over restrictions on overseas voters. The bill includes provisions requiring voter identification for military and overseas voters and allows post-election challenges to early votes, though some contentious elements like a ban on ranked-choice voting were removed.

The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill to strengthen child welfare laws, creating a Child Care Escalation Team to address severe cases. The legislation, named the Dominique Moody Act, follows the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody, who was found with severe injuries, and three women are charged with her murder.

Rep. Sarah Stevens resigns from the North Carolina House of Representatives to pursue a Supreme Court seat. Her campaign faces challenges, including a significant fundraising gap against incumbent Justice Anita Earls and allegations of illegal donations. Stevens has held influential legislative roles, including chairing the House Judiciary 2 Committee.

The North Carolina Senate approved a constitutional amendment to limit local property tax increases, sending it to the November ballot. The amendment, supported by all 30 Senate Republicans and Sen. Dan Blue (D-Wake), follows a House vote. The Senate also added a 'right to work' amendment to the ballot, which the House has not yet addressed.