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Read. Follow. Verify.North Carolina creates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Commission with $250,000 annual funding
Last action · April 3, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Maria Cervania and 17 others
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What This Bill Would Do
North Carolina establishes a nine-member Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Commission within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, backed by $250,000 in recurring annual funding for the 2025-2027 , starting July 1, 2025.
Establishes a permanent state-level body tasked with promoting AAPI history, arts, and culture, and allocates state funds to hire staff and operate the commission.
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.
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in North Carolina
History, arts, and culture will be cataloged, preserved, and promoted through a dedicated state commission and educational programs.
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Houses the newly created commission and must provide necessary clerical and administrative support services.
North Carolina Public Schools
Coordinates with the commission to support AAPI heritage education in elementary and secondary schools.
Key Facts
- Creates the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Commission within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
- Appropriates $250,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund for each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.
- Sets the total commission membership at nine individuals who serve staggered terms.
- Initial board members must be selected on or before October 1, 2025.
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- The Governor appoints four members, the General Assembly appoints four members through its leadership, and the Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources appoints one member.
- Requires the commission to meet at least semiannually and establishes a quorum as a majority of its members.
- Funds support a director and an associate director to provide administrative operations for the commission.
- The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Apr 3, 2025HouseRef To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Apr 3, 2025HousePassed 1st Reading
- Apr 2, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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Creation of Dedicated AAPI Cultural Body
The state is establishing its first formal statutory commission specifically focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, backed by dedicated permanent staff positions.
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