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

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.