TRAVEL AND TOURISM FUNDING.

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
Senate Bill 326 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 20, 2019
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROMOTE NORTH CAROLINA TRAVEL AND TOURISM GROWTH.
Intro. by Edwards, Gunn, Hise.

Status: Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 21 2019)
S 326

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 20 2019 - View Summary

    Appropriates $3 million in recurring funds for 2019-20 from the General Fund to the Department of Commerce to be transferred to the nonprofit corporation with which the Department has contracted under GS 143B-431.01(b). Requires specified amounts of the funds to be used for marketing and advertising for domestic travel and tourism to the state; marketing and advertising for international travel and tourism to the state; operations, research, and staffing costs; and marketing and advertising for sporting events and events attracting retirees to the state. Effective July 1, 2019.