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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-04-28

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $1 million in one-time funding from the state's General Fund to Forsyth County for a Cure Violence Program aimed at addressing violence in the Triad region. The funds become available starting July 1, 2026.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that violence prevention programs like Cure Violence have shown success in reducing gun violence and homicides in other communities by using data-driven strategies and community intervention.
• •They contend that investing in violence prevention saves lives, reduces healthcare costs, and improves public safety in the Triad region, and that directing funds to Forsyth County addresses a specific area of need.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that the bill provides only one-time, nonrecurring funding that may not sustain long-term violence prevention efforts, or that the $1 million could be better spent on other state priorities.
• •Some may question whether a directed grant to one county is the most equitable approach compared to competitive grant processes, or whether the Cure Violence Program's effectiveness justifies this specific funding allocation.