North Carolina designates the fourth Thursday of March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day

Original title: Adopt Tuskegee Airmen Day.

Last action · May 1, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action)Sponsors: Renée Price and 48 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina establishes the fourth Thursday of March each year as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day to honor the legacy of African-American pilots and support staff who served during World War II.

Why it matters

Changes only the official observance calendar of the State; no funding, tax, or public service changes are stated.

Background

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black military aviators in the United States Armed Forces, serving valiantly during World War II. context
President George W. Bush awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen on March 27, 2007. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

residents of North Carolina

The State calendar is modified to include an annual observance honoring the Tuskegee Airmen.

Key Facts

The fourth Thursday of March of every year is designated as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in North Carolina.
The act amends Chapter 103 of the General Statutes by adding a new section designated as G.S. 103-19.
The measure becomes effective when it becomes law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What date is designated as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in North Carolina?

The fourth Thursday of March of every year.

Does this bill allocate any state funding or alter public services?

No, the measure only establishes an official commemoration day and makes no provisions for funding or service changes.

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Procedural history

16 actions

May 1, 2025Senate
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
May 1, 2025Senate
Passed 1st Reading
May 1, 2025Senate
Regular Message Received From House
May 1, 2025House
Regular Message Sent To Senate
Apr 30, 2025House
Passed 3rd Reading
Apr 30, 2025House
Passed 2nd Reading

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Apr 29, 2025House
Placed On Cal For 04/30/2025
Apr 29, 2025House
Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
Apr 29, 2025House
Reptd Fav
Apr 9, 2025House
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 9, 2025House
Withdrawn From Com
Apr 1, 2025House
Re-ref Com On State and Local Government
Apr 1, 2025House
Reptd Fav
Mar 3, 2025House
Ref to the Com on Homeland Security and Military and Veterans Affairs, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Mar 3, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Feb 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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