04/03/2015
Here we go! Its official, the Voter Freedom Act of 2015 (HB509) has been filed! Thanks so much to our primary sponsors Reps. Jason Saine and Representative Paul Luebke for making this an issue in the 2015-2016 Session! Also a big thanks to the many co-sponsors who have signed on in support, Reps. John Bell, Representative Mark Brody, Representative Jean Farmer-Butterfield, Susan C. Fisher, Pricey Harrison, Howard Hunter, Charles Jeter, Grier Martin, Rodney Moore and Paul Tine!
Its great to see a good list right off the bat of supporters of voter choice and free speech! Now its time to contact your legislator if they are not currently listed as a co-sponsor on the bill to ask them to sign on in support of every North Carolinian's free speech at the ballot box.
North Carolina General Assembly - House Bill 509 Information/History (2015-2016 Session)
The Official Site of the North Carolina General Assembly.
10/13/2014
All Inclusive US Senate Debate To Go On Despite Major Party Snubbing
All Inclusive US Senate Debate Still On Despite Major Party Snubbing
Free the Vote NC's all inclusive US Senate Debate will go on despite major party snubbing.
09/23/2014
Free the Vote Sponsors All Inclusive Debate
Free the Vote Sponsors All Inclusive Debate
06/03/2014
Free the Voter Freedom Act
Free the Voter Freedom Act
06/17/2013
"The legislative session is coming to a close, but HB 794 is stuck in the Senate Rules Committee... Please call Sen. Tom Apodaca, Senate Rules Committee chair, at 919-733-5745 and urge him to move HB 794 Voter Freedom Act to the Senate floor."
Free Voter Freedom Act from Senate Rules Committee
Free the Vote North Carolina is a non-partisan political action committee dedicated to protecting freedom of speech, association and the right to vote of every North Carolinian through education, research, outreach and legislative advocacy.
05/14/2013
HB 794 passed the House 109-5. On to the state Senate!
05/09/2013
HB794, Voter Freedom Act Study Bill, has been put on the NC House Calendar for a vote on Monday, May 13, 2013.
05/09/2013
"Yesterday, the House Election Committee took up HB794, Voter Freedom Act of 2013. During the meeting, the Committee decided to turn HB794 into a Study Bill due to some unanswered questions and concerns from some members. The altered bill, a Proposed Committee Substitute for HB794 which passed unanimously, now directs the Joint Elections Oversight Committee to study all issues covered by the original Voter Freedom Act of 2013, including ballot access requirements for political parties and unaffiliated candidates."
Voter Freedom Act Converted to Study Bill on Ballot Access Laws
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04/23/2013
If you support free elections and self-government please consider contacting the members of the NC House Election Committee to ask them to support HB794, Voter Freedom Act!
You can find out more about the bill at the link below or feel free to contact us to learn more.
If a Representative lets you know their position on the bill please let us know.
Citizen Advocacy | Free the Vote Coalition
The Free the Vote Coalition is a trans-partisan coalition dedicated to passage of HB794, the Voter Freedom Act of 2013.