North Carolina designates The Andy Griffith Show as the official state television show

Original title: The Andy Griffith Show as State TV Show.

Last action · April 28, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action)Sponsors: Neal Jackson and 25 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina adopts 'The Andy Griffith Show' as the official state television show, effective upon becoming law.

Why it matters

Changes only the official state symbols by establishing a designated television show; no state funding, program changes, or service alterations are included.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

North Carolina residents

The official state symbols are updated to include 'The Andy Griffith Show' as the state television show.

Key Facts

Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section designating 'The Andy Griffith Show' as the official state television show.
Andy Samuel Griffith was born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina.
Andy Samuel Griffith starred in 249 episodes of 'The Andy Griffith Show' from 1960 to 1968.
The act becomes effective when it becomes law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It adopts 'The Andy Griffith Show' as the official television show of the State of North Carolina.

Does this bill provide funding or change any public services?

No, it only changes the official state designation and does not authorize funding or service changes.

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Procedural history

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Apr 28, 2025Senate
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
Apr 28, 2025Senate
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 28, 2025Senate
Regular Message Received From House
Apr 17, 2025House
Regular Message Sent To Senate
Apr 16, 2025House
Passed 3rd Reading
Apr 16, 2025House
Passed 2nd Reading

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Apr 10, 2025House
Placed On Cal For 04/16/2025
Apr 10, 2025House
Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
Apr 10, 2025House
Reptd Fav
Apr 8, 2025House
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 8, 2025House
Reptd Fav
Mar 31, 2025House
Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Mar 31, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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