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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Crossed Over
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ADOPTING THE MORAVIAN COOKIE AS THE OFFICIAL STATE COOKIE. Whereas, during the 18th century, settlers from the European kingdom of Moravia traveled to America and founded the town of Salem (now Winston-Salem) in North Carolina in 1766; and Whereas, when the Moravians settled in North Carolina, they brought with them a spice cookie similar to the German Lebkuchen cookie; and Whereas, these thin spice cookies are known as Moravian cookies and made of ingredients such as molasses, allspice, and ginger; and Whereas, the Moravian cookie is one of the most popular cookies in North Carolina; and Whereas, Moravian cookies have been made and sold in Winston-Salem since the 1950s and millions of pounds of cookies are baked, packaged, and distributed worldwide annually; and Whereas, sales of Moravian cookies promote tourism in the State and contribute to the State's economy; and Whereas, it is fitting to recognize the positive impact the Moravians have had on the State's culture by adopting the Moravian cookie as the official cookie of the State of North Carolina; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill designates the Moravian cookie as the official state cookie of North Carolina, recognizing the historical and cultural significance of these thin spice cookies brought to America by Moravian settlers in the 18th century when they established the town of Salem (now part of Winston-Salem). The bill adds a new section to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes, formally adopting the Moravian cookie, which is made with ingredients like molasses, allspice, and ginger, and has been produced and sold in Winston-Salem since the 1950s. By making this designation, the bill honors the Moravian settlers' contributions to North Carolina's culture and acknowledges the economic impact of Moravian cookies, which are produced in millions of pounds annually and help promote tourism in the state. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Kyle Hall (R)*,
Donny Lambeth (R)*,
Erin Paré (R)*,
Larry Potts (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 03/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H124 |
| Analysis - Summary H124-SMBB-13(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H124-SMBB-13(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H124-SMBB-10(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H124-SMBB-10(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H124-SMCJ-3(e1)-v-3 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H124-SMCJ-3(e1)-v-3 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H124v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H124v0.pdf |
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