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Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-04-22

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Plain Language Summary

This bill creates a new Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority special registration plate in North Carolina and establishes how fees from this plate and other Divine Nine (historically Black Greek letter organization) plates are collected and distributed. Vehicle owners can purchase these plates for an additional $20 fee, with portions going to various state funds and the organizations' national foundations.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill honors Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and provides equal recognition to all Divine Nine organizations by completing the set of available special plates.
• •The bill also directs revenue from plate sales to the sorority's national education foundation, providing funding for scholarships and educational programs that benefit the broader community.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether creating additional special registration plates adds administrative complexity to the DMV system or whether the $20 fee represents a fair cost for drivers who want to support these organizations.
• •Some may also ask whether this approach is the most effective way to fund Greek letter organization charitable work compared to direct donations.