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NC H509

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

William Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival as the official dogwood festival of North Carolina by adding § 145-52 to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes
  • Establishes that the festival is a three to four-day event held annually in Fayetteville on the fourth weekend in April, with 37 years of history beginning in 1982
  • Recognizes the festival's economic impact of $8,188,850 in 2018, with over 250,000 attendees spending an average of $23 per day or $130 per night
  • Acknowledges multiple accolades including nominations for "Best Festival in North Carolina" by Southern Living Magazine and "Event of the Year" awards from NC Festivals & Events (2009, 2010, 2013)
  • Becomes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Adopt Official NC Dogwood Festival

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Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/26/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/21/2021
State Government4/12/2021

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