A new bill filed by State Rep. Heather H. Rhyne in the North Carolina House seeks to establish November as Military Appreciation Month to honor military personnel’s contributions and sacrifices, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 35 on Feb. 3 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Establish Military Appreciation Month.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill designates November as Military Appreciation Month annually in North Carolina, recognizing and honoring the contributions and sacrifices of military personnel. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, encouraging the state to commemorate and acknowledge military service during this month.
Of the four sponsors of this bill, Jay Adams and Allen Chesser proposed the most bills (three) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Rhyne graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998.
Rhyne, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2024 to represent the state’s 97th House district, replacing previous state representative Jason Saine.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather H. Rhyne, Allen Chesser, Brenden H. Jones, and Jay Adams | HB 35 | 02/03/2025 | Establish Military Appreciation Month. |
| Heather H. Rhyne | HB 41 | 02/03/2025 | Lincoln/Catawba Common Boundary Line. |
