Bill Summaries: H215 (2023-2024 Session)

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  • Bill H 215 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Feb 28 2023 - View summary

    Amends GS 120-32.1 by requiring the Legislative Services Officer to display the national motto "In God We Trust" directly above and behind the dais of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. Requires the display to be consistent with the motto that is above and behind the dais of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives.

    Requires the Legislative Services Officer to first use any funds gifted or otherwise provided to the State by a private individual or entity for this purpose. Provides that to the extent any of the funds are deemed unappropriated, the funds are appropriated for the purpose of this act. Provides that if no funds are gifted or otherwise provided by no later than 90 days from the effective date of this act, the Legislative Services Officer is allowed to use funds available to cover any costs incurred from implementing the display.

    Effective July 1, 2023.
    Government, General Assembly
    GS 120

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