Colonial period
In 1663, King Charles II of England granted a royal charter to eight lords proprietor to establish the colony of Carolina in … See more

The constitution of North Carolina vests the state's legislative power in the General Assembly; the General Assembly writes state laws/statutes. … See more

Administrative support of the General Assembly is overseen by the Legislative Services Commission, a panel comprising five members of each house. As of October 2023, the assembly relies on over 600 support staff who work in the Legislative Building … See more

The General Assembly has 170 elected members, with 120 members of the North Carolina House of Representatives and 50 members of the North Carolina Senate. Each represents a … See more

Each house of the legislature has eight leadership roles. The Senate's leadership is made up of the president of the Senate, president pro tempore, … See more

The General Assembly's sessions are convened according to standards prescribed by the state constitution and state statute. The General Assembly meets in regular session—or the "long session"—beginning in January of each odd-numbered … See more

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