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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate2025-03-26

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Plain Language 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.