U.S. & N.C. FLAGS/MADE IN USA.

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 139 (Public) Filed Thursday, February 16, 2023
AN ACT PROVIDING THAT STATE INSTITUTIONS AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL NOT USE PUBLIC FUNDS TO PURCHASE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNLESS THE FLAGS ARE MADE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Intro. by D. Hall, Chesser, Goodwin, Riddell.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 26 2023)

Bill History:

H 139

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 139 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Mar 23 2023 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends proposed GS 144-10 by removing the exception for when the head of the State institution or governing body of the political subdivision determines the flag purchase would result in a sacrifice or loss in price or quality. Specifies that the act applies to purchases made on or after October 1, 2023.

    Business and Commerce, Government, State Government, State Property, Local Government
    GS 144
  • Bill H 139 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Feb 16 2023 - View Summary

    Enacts new GS 144-10 prohibiting State institutions or political subdivision of the State from using public funds to purchase US or North Carolina flags unless the flag has been entirely manufactured in the US using articles, materials, or supplies that have been grown or entirely produced or manufactured in the United States. Provides that this statute does not apply if the head of the State institution or governing body of the political subdivision determines the flag purchase would result in a sacrifice or loss in price or quality. Effective October 1, 2023.

    Business and Commerce, Government, State Government, State Property, Local Government
    GS 144
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