Bill > S547

This bill modifies the ballot language for a county sales and use tax referendum in North Carolina, specifically changing the wording to provide more clarity about how tax revenues can be used. Currently, the ballot question for a 0.25% (one-quarter of one percent) sales and use tax simply asks voters to approve or reject the tax. The bill adds language specifying that the tax proceeds "can be used for any public purpose," which gives voters a clearer understanding that the generated revenue is not restricted to specific programs or services. The inserted phrase "(one-quarter of one penny)" also provides a more intuitive explanation of the tax rate. The bill will apply to any advisory referendums conducted under Article 46 of the North Carolina General Statutes after the bill becomes law, essentially updating the standard ballot language to be more transparent about the potential use of tax revenues.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S547