Adopt Bobcat as State Cat.
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SB 197 — Adopt Bobcat as State Cat.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 9 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to Senate Bill 197 include the addition of the full title and reference to the session and sponsors. This adjustment clarifies the context of the bill by explicitly stating its title and the names of the legislators who support it. Such clarity is important for ensuring that everyone involved in the legislative process understands which bill is being discussed and who is advocating for it.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA MarSESSION 7, 2017 S.B.S 1 SENATE BILL 197* Short Title:
197 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45127-LG-20C* (02/01) Short Title:
Senators Lowe, McInnis, and Smith-Ingram (Primary Sponsors).Sponsors);
Dunn and Edwards.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 8, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ADOPTING THE BOBCAT AS THE OFFICIAL STATE CAT OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
*DRS45127-LG-20C**S197-v-1*
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The bill establishes the bobcat as the official state cat of North Carolina.
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§ 145-49
The bobcat is adopted as the official cat of the State of North Carolina.
This change designates the bobcat as the official state cat.
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Filed
Sponsors
- Tom McInnis · Primary
- Jr. Paul A. Lowe · Primary
- Edwards · Cosponsor
- Dunn · Cosponsor
- Kandie D. Smith · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Tom McInnis Republican
- Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic
Co-sponsors (3)
- Edwards
- Dunn
- Kandie D. Smith Democratic
Not signed on (174)
174 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 174 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 197?
- SB 197 is sponsored by Tom McInnis (Republican), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Edwards, Dunn, and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 197?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 197?
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