H43

Designate State Balloon Rally

Chamber Passed·3/12/25

Designates the Carolina BalloonFest in Statesville as North Carolina's official balloon rally.

This bill designates the Carolina BalloonFest, held annually in October in Statesville, as the official balloon rally of North Carolina. The Carolina BalloonFest, which began in 1974, is the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the United States. The three-day event features colorful hot air balloons, competitions, rides, live entertainment, and more, attracting thousands of visitors and contributing to the local economy. The festival also donates a portion of its proceeds to local nonprofits and community organizations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 115–0 · Mar 12, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

115 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Mar 10, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Mar 12, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading