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Introduced
04/29/2026
04/29/2026
In Committee
04/30/2026
04/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MIKE WOODARD LAB AND LIVING TOOLS EXHIBIT. Whereas, as a nationally accredited museum and zoo, the Museum of Life and Science serves as a key educational resource in North Carolina, attracting thousands of families each year; and Whereas, the Museum of Life and Science is creating a new exhibit, called Living Tools, to showcase North Carolina's biotech achievements and promote interest in STEM careers; and Whereas, Senator Mike Woodard served as cochair of the North Carolina Life Science Caucus; and Whereas, Sen. Woodard supported the mission and purpose of the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science throughout his career; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $3,100,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically to be given to the Museum of Life and Science. These funds are designated for the creation of the "Mike Woodard Lab" and the "Living Tools" exhibit, which aims to highlight North Carolina's biotechnology accomplishments and encourage interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Donna White (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Becky Carney (D),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Renée Price (D),
Robert Reives (D),
James Roberson (D),
Stephen Ross (R),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1093 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1093v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1093v0.pdf |
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