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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-05

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $30,000 in one-time funding to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services, to support the operations of the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Senior Tar Heel Legislature is an existing program established under state law that allows older adults to participate in legislative activities.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that this funding enables senior citizens to engage meaningfully in the legislative process and civic participation, giving older North Carolinians a formal voice in state policy discussions.
• •The $30,000 allocation helps cover operational costs necessary to maintain this program, allowing seniors to contribute their experience and perspectives to important state issues.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether the $30,000 expenditure is the best use of state funds during budget constraints, or whether this particular program should be prioritized over other aging services or general budget needs.
• •Some may also note that the funding is nonrecurring (one-time only), which could create uncertainty about the program's sustainability if ongoing appropriations are not secured in future years.