North Carolina S922: Fund International Black Theatre Festival.

What the bill says

An act to appropriate funds for the international black theatre festival.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to provide a directed grant to the City of Winston-Salem for planning and costs to support operations and cultural programming associated with the International Black Theatre Festival scheduled to be held in the City in July and August of 2026. SECTION 2. This act becomes effective July 1, 2026. *DRS35404-MCa-302*

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Sponsors

• Lowe, Paul A. (D, 32) · primary sponsor
• Applewhite, Val (D, 19)
• Mohammed, Mujtaba A. (D, 38)
• Robinson, Gladys A. (D, 28)
• Smith, Kandie D. (D, 5)
• Theodros, Caleb (D, 41)
• Waddell, Joyce (D, 40)

Latest actions

1. April 30, 2026: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
2. April 30, 2026: Withdrawn From Com
3. April 30, 2026: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4. April 30, 2026: Passed 1st Reading
5. April 29, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is S922?

S922 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Fund International Black Theatre Festival.

What does S922 do?

In its own words: An act to appropriate funds for the international black theatre festival.

What is the status of S922?

Introduced as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget (April 30, 2026).

Who sponsored S922?

Lowe, Paul A. (D, 32), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S922?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S922