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NC H89

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Hardister

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the Moravian cookie as the official state cookie of North Carolina
  • Adopts the Moravian star as the official state star of North Carolina
  • Moravian cookies are thin spice cookies made with molasses, allspice, and ginger that have been produced in Winston-Salem since the 1950s, with millions of pounds distributed worldwide annually
  • The Moravian star originated in Germany in the 1830s and was adopted by the Moravian Church as an advent symbol, typically displayed from the first Sunday of Advent through January 6
  • Amends Chapter 145 of the General Statutes by adding sections 145-52 and 145-53, effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Adopt Official State Cookie and Star

Cultural Resources; Foods & Beverages; Public; Religion & Religious Institutions; State Symbols

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/6/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2/23/2023
State Government2/14/2023

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