Bill creating evenly divided state and local elections boards won't be heard this week

Critics fear Senate Bill 749 would prompt gridlock on boards that oversee the state's voting system and resolve candidate and voter disputes.

North Carolina state Rep. Destin Hall, a Republican who represents Caldwell and Watauga counties, attends the first day of the legislative session on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.

North Carolina House Republicans on Tuesday held off on advancing a bill that would make state and local elections boards evenly split politically.

Rep. Destin Hall, a Caldwell County Republican, said Senate Bill 749 would instead be heard in the Rules Committee next week.