NC H34

Appropriates $18,200,000 in nonrecurring funds to the State Highway Patrol to purchase two rescue helicopters, with one stationed in the Western part of North Carolina and one in the Eastern part.

Appropriates $354,965 in nonrecurring funds for training related to operation and maintenance of the helicopters.

Appropriates $3,301,633 in recurring funds for ongoing operation and maintenance of the helicopters, with authorization to establish and support positions for this purpose.

Effective date is July 1, 2017 for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.