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NC S159

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Vickie Sawyer

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Carolina BalloonFest held annually in October in Statesville as the official state balloon rally of North Carolina
  • Statesville has hosted a hot air balloon festival since 1974 and holds the record as the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the United States
  • The three-day family-friendly event features hot air balloon competitions, flights, tethered rides, live entertainment, balloon glow, kids activities, and wine and craft beer tasting
  • The festival attracts thousands of annual visitors contributing to the local economy and donates a percentage of proceeds to local nonprofits and community organizations
  • Effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Designate State Balloon Rally

Counties; Cultural Resources; Festivals; Municipalities; Public; Recreation & Leisure; State Symbols; Iredell County; Statesvill

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

2/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate2/27/2023

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