Plain English Summary
This bill establishes a continuing annual appropriation of $100,000 from the state General Fund to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund specifically for grants to local governments, school units, and public authorities to build or adapt playground and recreational facilities for people with disabilities. Grant awards are capped at $5,000 per recipient, with recipients required to provide local matching funds of $1 for every $5 in state funds.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill addresses a critical gap in accessible recreational facilities for North Carolinians with disabilities, ensuring they can participate in community activities equally. The dedicated funding stream guarantees consistent support for inclusive playground projects across the state, and the matching fund requirement ensures local commitment and leverages additional community investment beyond the state's $100,000 annual contribution.
Arguments Against
Opponents may contend that $100,000 annually provides limited funding relative to the statewide need for inclusive facilities, potentially reaching only a small number of communities. Some might question whether this represents an appropriate use of general state funds during budget constraints, or argue that the matching requirement could burden smaller or less affluent communities that lack sufficient local resources to participate.
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Sponsors
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Representative · District 27
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Representative · District 105
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Representative · District 31
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Representative · District 73
Cosponsors (24)
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 42
Representative · District 115
Representative · District 48
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 30
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 49
Representative · District 71
Representative · District 40
Representative · District 56
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 69
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 66
Representative · District 98
Representative · District 33
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 2
Representative · District 34