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NC H671

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Hanig

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) with the black bear (Ursus americanus) as North Carolina's official state mammal
  • Amends G.S. 145-5 to designate the black bear as the state mammal
  • Honors Brandon Marshall, a Hyde County resident who died on January 25, 2021, and was dedicated to conservation efforts including work with Ducks Unlimited and wetlands programs
  • Recognizes the black bear's importance and majesty to North Carolina and Marshall's efforts to educate the public about safe and sustainable black bear hunting practices
  • Becomes effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Change State Mammal to Black Bear

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/12/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/11/2021
Wildlife Resources4/27/2021

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