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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ADOPTING THE CAROLINA BALLOONFEST HELD IN THE CITY OF STATESVILLE AS THE OFFICIAL BALLOON RALLY OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, the City of Statesville has held a hot air balloon festival since 1974, making this year its 50th anniversary; and Whereas, Statesville's balloon festival holds the record as the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the United States; and Whereas, the current festival is known as Carolina BalloonFest and is a family-friendly, three-day event held each year in October; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest features colorful hot air balloons, sanctioned competitions, hot air balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, a balloon glow, a kids zone, wine and craft beer tasting, crafts, and many more activities; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest attracts thousands of visitors each year, contributing to the local economy; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest donates a percentage of the proceeds from the festival to local nonprofits and community organizations; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest should be adopted as the State's official balloon rally; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill officially designates the Carolina BalloonFest, held annually in October in the city of Statesville, as the official balloon rally of North Carolina. The legislation recognizes the festival's significant history, noting it is the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the United States and has been running since 1974. By adding a new section to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes, the bill formally acknowledges the event's cultural and economic importance to the state. The Carolina BalloonFest is known for its family-friendly activities, which include colorful hot air balloon displays, sanctioned competitions, tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, a balloon glow, a kids zone, and wine and craft beer tasting. The festival not only attracts thousands of visitors each year, contributing to the local economy, but also supports local nonprofits by donating a percentage of its proceeds. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, providing official state recognition to this long-standing and beloved event.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Richard Carver (R)*,
Jeff McNeely (R)*,
Stephen Ross (R)*,
Mitchell Setzer (R)*,
Amber Baker (D),
Jerry Branson (R),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Amos Quick (D),
Brian Turner (D),
Bill Ward (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 03/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H43 |
| Analysis - Summary H43-SMCW-5(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H43-SMCW-5(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H43-SMCW-3(e1)-v-5 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H43-SMCW-3(e1)-v-5 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H43v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H43v0.pdf |
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