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North Carolina appropriates $5.4 million in nonrecurring funds for Spring Lake infrastructure and fire services

Original title: Funds for Spring Lake Projects.

Last action · April 3, 2025: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Mike Colvin and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina allocates $5,400,000 in nonrecurring state funds for the 2025-2026 to the Office of State Budget and Management for a to the Town of Spring Lake, taking effect July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

The Town of Spring Lake receives state funding targeted specifically for local infrastructure, historic restoration, and area fire departments starting July 1, 2025.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Town of Spring Lake

Receives a directed grant of $5,400,000 for infrastructure, historic civic center restoration, and fire department support.

Directly affected

Spring Lake Fire Department

Receives an allocation of $100,000 from the appropriated funds.

Directly affected

Manchester Fire Department

Eligible to receive a portion of $100,000 designated for rural fire departments serving the Spring Lake area.

Directly affected

Office of State Budget and Management

Receives the appropriated funds to administer and provide the directed grant to the Town of Spring Lake.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does the bill appropriate in total?
The bill appropriates $5,400,000 in for the 2025-2026 .
What is the largest single allocation in the bill?
The largest single allocation is $5,000,000 designated for infrastructure needs.
When does this funding take effect?
The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Apr 3, 2025House
    Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  2. Apr 3, 2025House
    Passed 1st Reading
  3. Apr 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

General Fund, Town of Spring Lake, Office of State Budget and Management and 3 more
OrganizationGeneral Fund“Source of the appropriated funds”Map →
locationTown of Spring Lake“Recipient of the directed grant for local projects”Map →
OrganizationOffice of State Budget and Management“Receives the appropriation to provide a directed grant”Map →
OrganizationManchester Fire Department“Eligible to receive assistance funds”Map →
otherHistoric Spring Lake Civic Center“Recipient of $200,000 for restoration completion”Map →
OrganizationSpring Lake Fire Department“Recipient of $100,000 allocation”Map →

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