Plain English Summary
This bill requires North Carolina's Legislative Services Officer to display the national motto 'In God We Trust' above and behind the speaker's dais in both the House and Senate chambers, matching a similar display in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill prioritizes using private donations to cover costs, with state funds available if needed after 90 days.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that 'In God We Trust' is the official national motto and displaying it in the state legislature affirms shared American values and heritage. They point out that the U.S. House of Representatives already features this display, so North Carolina should maintain consistency with federal practice and reflect the state's patriotic traditions.
Arguments Against
Opponents contend that displaying religious phrases in government buildings raises concerns about separation of church and state, even though 'In God We Trust' is the official motto. Critics question whether state resources should fund religious displays and argue that such symbols may make citizens of different faiths feel excluded from their government spaces.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 52
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Representative · District 6
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Representative · District 5
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Representative · District 79
Cosponsors (34)
Representative · District 77
Representative · District 64
Representative · District 12
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Representative · District 119
Representative · District 70
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 89
Representative · District 69
Representative · District 43
Representative · District 67
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 65
Representative · District 76
Representative · District 94
Representative · District 111
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 68
Representative · District 120
Representative · District 14
Representative · District 81
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 110
Representative · District 85
Representative · District 55
Representative · District 74
Representative · District 97
Representative · District 78
Representative · District 113
Representative · District 82
Representative · District 105
Representative · District 117
Representative · District 73
Representative · District 7
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown