North Carolina H1155: The People's Right to Amend Act.

What the bill says

To amend act. (public) sponsors: representative helfrich. referred to: a bill to be entitled an act to amend the constitution of north carolina to provide to the people the power of initiative.

From the introduced text:

to Amend Act. (Public) Sponsors: Representative Helfrich. Referred to: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE TO THE PEOPLE THE POWER OF INITIATIVE. Whereas, unlike in many other states, the Constitution of North Carolina limits the proposal of constitutional amendments to those initiated by the House of Representatives and the Senate; and Whereas, the exclusive reliance on the legislative branch to propose amendments can serve as a barrier to vital structural reforms when the General Assembly itself stands in the way of reforms desired by strong majorities of voters; and Whereas, empowering citizens with a direct initiative process provides a necessary democratic recourse, but the experiences of other states demonstrate that such a process must include robust safeguards to prevent abuse; and Whereas, requiring a high bar for placing initiatives on the ballot and a supermajority requirement to approve them will guarantee that only measures with extensive, cross-constituency public support can successfully amend the State's foundational document; Now, therefore, The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. Article XIII of the Constitution of North Carolina is amended by adding a new section to read: "Sec. 5. Initiative. (1) Procedure for proposal. The people may initiate a referendum on a proposed amendment to the Constitution by presenting to the State Board …

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Sponsors

• Helfrich, Beth (D, 98) · primary sponsor
• Rubin, Phil (D, 40) · primary sponsor
• Lopez, Jordan (D, 112) · primary sponsor
• Cook, Amanda P. (D, 60) · primary sponsor
• Baker, Amber M. (D, 72)
• Belk, Mary (D, 88)
• Brown, Kanika (D, 71)
• Cervania, Maria (D, 41)
• Clark, Tracy (D, 57)
• Greenfield, Julia (D, 100)
• Harrison, Pricey (D, 61)
• Logan, Carolyn G. (D, 101)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2. May 4, 2026: Passed 1st Reading
3. April 30, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is H1155?

H1155 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): The People's Right to Amend Act.

What does H1155 do?

In its own words: To amend act. (public) sponsors: representative helfrich. referred to: a bill to be entitled an act to amend the constitution of north carolina to provide to the people the power of initiative.

What is the status of H1155?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored H1155?

Helfrich, Beth (D, 98), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1155?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1155