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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DISPLAY THE NATIONAL MOTTO "IN GOD WE TRUST" DIRECTLY ABOVE AND BEHIND THE DAIS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Legislative Services Officer of the North Carolina General Assembly to display the national motto "In God We Trust" directly above and behind the dais where the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate sit. The display must be similar to the one located behind the Speaker's dais in the United States House of Representatives. To fund this requirement, the bill first instructs the Legislative Services Officer to use any private donations specifically gifted for this purpose. If no private funds are received within 90 days of the act's effective date, the Officer may use available funds to cover the costs. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and aims to prominently feature the national motto within the state legislative chambers, reflecting a patriotic and historical display of the motto.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (38)
Keith Kidwell (R)*,
Ben Moss (R)*,
Joe Pike (R)*,
Bill Ward (R)*,
Jonathan Almond (R),
Dean Arp (R),
Brian Biggs (R),
Mark Brody (R),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Mike Clampitt (R),
Patricia Cotham (R),
Brian Echevarria (R),
Blair Eddins (R),
Wyatt Gable (R),
Karl Gillespie (R),
Ed Goodwin (R),
Dudley Greene (R),
Kelly Hastings (R),
Julia Howard (R),
Chris Humphrey (R),
Cody Huneycutt (R),
Neal Jackson (R),
Jake Johnson (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Larry Potts (R),
Reece Pyrtle (R),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Dennis Riddell (R),
Paul Scott (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Diane Wheatley (R),
Donna White (R),
David Willis (R),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Jeff Zenger (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 03/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H16 |
| Analysis - Summary H16-SMRN-18(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H16-SMRN-18(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H16-SMRN-13(e1)-v-3 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H16-SMRN-13(e1)-v-3 |
| Analysis - Summary H16-SMBK-1(e1)-v-4 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H16-SMBK-1(e1)-v-4 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H16v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H16v0.pdf |
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