ESTABLISH NC TEXTILE MUSEUM.

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Senate Bill 492 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 1, 2021
AN ACT TO CREATE THE NORTH CAROLINA TEXTILE MUSEUM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE SAME.
Intro. by Craven.

Status: Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 7 2021)

SOG comments (1):

Identical bill

Identical to H 530, filed 4/12/21.

S 492

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 1 2021 - View Summary

    Includes whereas clauses. Establishes the NC Textile Museum to fulfill three purposes: to preserve the State's textile industrial heritage and mill village culture; to demonstrate the science, engineering, and technology involved in the industry; and to present it to a wide public audience in an interesting and entertaining way. Adopts the recommendations of the Textile Museum Feasibility Study and directs the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to work with Randolph Heritage Conservancy, Inc. (Conservancy) to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the museum and a plan to transfer assets and responsibilities to the State. Appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Conservancy for each year of the 2021-23 biennium to implement the comprehensive plan for the museum under DNCR supervision. Effective July 1, 2021.