North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 13 R · 12 D cosponsors

HB 480 — Adopt Doc Watson Day.

Last action — Regular Message Received From House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The legislation has updated the sponsorship of House Bill 480 to include additional representatives, which expands the support for this measure designating March 3 as Doc Watson Day in North Carolina. This change reflects a broader coalition behind the bill, indicating that it has gained more backing and recognition among lawmakers. Recognizing Doc Watson Day honors the legacy of the influential musician, which can enhance cultural awareness and appreciation in the state.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 480 Short Title:
480 Mar 23, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10225-LG-105 Short Title:
Representative Pickett.
Representatives Pickett, Rudow, Elmore, and Blackwell (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ADOPTING THE THIRD DAY OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS DOC WATSON DAY IN HONOR OF ARTHEL LANE "DOC" WATSON.
State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 28, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ADOPTING THE THIRD DAY OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS DOC WATSON DAY IN HONOR OF ARTHEL LANE "DOC" WATSON.
The third day of March of each year is designated as Doc Watson Day in North Carolina." *DRH10225-LG-105* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 SECTION 2.
*H480-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 The third day of March of each year is designated as Doc Watson Day in North Carolina." SECTION 2.
Page 2 DRH10225-LG-105
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Action History

  1. Regular Message Received From House

  2. Passed 1st Reading

  3. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  4. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  5. Reptd Fav

  6. Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken

  7. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  8. Added to Calendar

  9. Passed 2nd Reading

  10. Passed 3rd Reading

  11. Passed 1st Reading

  12. Ref to the Com on State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  13. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 28 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (28)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 107 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 30004
Republican 51006
Unaffiliated 24003
U 2000
Total 1070013
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Rudow — Yea
CharlesSmith — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Lucas — Not Voting
Staton-Williams — Not Voting
Fontenot — Not Voting
F. Jackson — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker Democratic Not Voting
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Yea
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Not Voting
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Not Voting
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Not Voting
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Not Voting
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Not Voting
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Not Voting
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Not Voting
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Not Voting
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Not Voting
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 480?
HB 480 is sponsored by Mike Clampitt (Republican), Eric Ager (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Clemmons, Crutchfield, Karl E. Gillespie (Republican), Dudley Greene (Republican), Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Tim Longest (Democratic), Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Sossamon, Diane Wheatley (Republican), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Jeff Zenger (Republican), Ray Pickett (Republican), Rudow, Elmore, and Hugh Blackwell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 480?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.
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