ROCKINGHAM – As part of the ongoing mission of the Richmond Observer to provide expansive coverage of current events of interest, we offer the following insight from State Representative Ken Goodman regarding upcoming constitutional amendment considerations.
THE RALEIGH REPORT
Six Constitutional Amendments
The Governor cannot veto these bills.
· In the last 20 years, North Carolina has voted on 7 constitutional amendments.
· In November 2018, voters will vote on 6 constitutional amendments.
What are the six amendments about? Here is a brief explanation of the second of the six.
Victims’ Rights (amendment #2)
If voters agree, the NC constitution will include additional language protecting the rights of crime victims. Supporters of this idea argue that victims’ rights are so important that additional protections are needed. Opponents point out the NC constitution already includes extensive victim rights protections and these new rights could lead to higher costs and legal delays.
The exact language voters will see on the ballot is: “Constitutional amendment to strengthen protections for victims of crime; to establish certain absolute basic rights for victims; and to ensure the enforcement of these rights.” You can read HB 551 here for more detail.
Please feel free to contact me when you have questions or concerns pertaining to Legislative matters.
Contact Information: Representative Ken Goodman
919-733-5823 (Office) 919-733-2599 (Fax)
ken.goodman@ncleg.net Room 542 – Legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27603
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