House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 147-12 (pertaining to the powers and duties of the Governor) and GS 143A-13 (pertaining to the office of the Lieutenant Governor) to authorize the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to award the Medal of Valor Award to a first responder or first responder unit that has performed great acts of heroism, while under threat of personal risk to their safety, beyond the call of duty in the field upon recommendation of the of the highest-ranking official or member of a first responder unit (was, highest ranking official within a department or agency employing first responders). Makes technical changes to permitted amounts awarded. Changes act’s short title.