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Bill Summary · HB 1128

Summary of HB 1128 (2025 Session) — Arbor Week Reform

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes to move Arbor Week celebrations in North Carolina from March to November.
  • Its stated aim is to designate a new timing for Arbor Week, aligning celebrations with a different time of year.

Key Provisions

  1. Designation of Arbor Week Timing

    • Amends North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 103-6) to specify that Arbor Week is the week in November that contains November 15 (formerly March).
    • Wording change: Replaces the existing reference to “the week in March” with “the week in November” containing November 15.

  2. Funding for Education and Training Materials

    • Appropriates $10,000 from the General Fund to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
    • Purpose: Nonrecurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to produce education and training materials for Arbor Day celebrations in North Carolina during Arbor Week.

  3. Effective Date

    • The act becomes law upon enactment (no separate postponed effective date provided in the text).

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State Government:

    • North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services would receive a one-time appropriation ($10,000) to develop materials related to Arbor Week activities.

  • Public/General Population:

    • Arbor Week celebrations, education, and training materials would occur in November instead of March. This could affect planning timelines for schools, municipalities, and community groups that participate in Arbor Week activities.

  • Educational/Community Outreach:

    • The shift may influence school calendars, local events, and public awareness campaigns tied to Arbor Day/Arbor Week.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Legislative Timeline:

    • Bill introduced and filed on April 29, 2026.
    • Assigned sponsor(s): Rep. Cook with co-sponsors Rep. Pricey Harrison, Rep. Eric Ager, Rep. Phil Rubin.
    • No specific committee action or voting history provided in the text; the action history only notes filing date.

  • Fiscal Note:

    • A one-time appropriation of $10,000 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support production of educational materials.

Potential Considerations for Stakeholders

  • Schools, parks, and local governments may need to adjust Arbor Week event planning, coordination with USDA/extension services, and school curricula to reflect the November timing.
  • The modest funding indicates reliance on existing channels within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop and disseminate materials.

This summary captures the bill’s primary changes: shifting Arbor Week to November, providing a small one-time education materials appropriation, and the basic procedural details. If you need a side-by-side comparison with the current law or potential implementation implications by locality, I can provide that as well.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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