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Bill Summary · HB 995

Summary — HB 995: Shotgun House Funding Act (North Carolina)

Note: HB 995 is a bill number used in multiple states. This summary covers the North Carolina version titled the “Shotgun House Funding Act,” which concerns an appropriation for a cultural/multiuse project in Winston‑Salem (Forsyth County).

Purpose and intent

Provide one-time state funding to support development of the Shotgun House Legacy Site — a cultural/multiuse center project in the City of Winston‑Salem — by directing a grant to a local nonprofit that is leading project development.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation: Nonrecurring General Fund appropriation of $750,000 for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
  • Recipient and use: The funds are allocated as a directed grant to Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. (a nonprofit corporation) to be used specifically for development of the Shotgun House Legacy Site project in Winston‑Salem.
  • Administration: The appropriation is made to the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to be distributed as the directed grant.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Who or what is affected

  • Triad Cultural Arts, Inc.: primary grant recipient and project lead; will receive and manage the $750,000 directed grant.
  • City of Winston‑Salem and Forsyth County: local cultural, economic development, preservation, and community stakeholders; potential partners or beneficiaries.
  • Local contractors, consultants, and cultural organizations involved in project development and construction.
  • State General Fund: one‑time reduction in available funds for FY 2025–26 by $750,000.

Fiscal impact

  • State cost: $750,000 nonrecurring General Fund expenditure in FY 2025–26. No ongoing (recurring) state obligation is included.
  • Local fiscal impact: not specified in the bill; potential positive local economic/cultural benefits from project activity and subsequent operations.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Sponsors: Representatives Baker and K. Brown (primary sponsors listed).
  • Filed/introduced: April 10, 2025 (House).
  • Referred: To Appropriations (if favorable, then Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) — referred April 14, 2025.
  • If enacted, the law would become effective July 1, 2025.

Additional notes

  • The bill is narrowly focused (a single, directed grant). It does not specify reporting, matching funds, oversight conditions, or project milestones within the text provided.
  • Stakeholders (state budget staff, Triad Cultural Arts, and local government) would manage implementation and contracting consistent with OSBM and state grant rules.

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

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