A new bill filed by Sen. Britt seeks to explore the feasibility of creating a professional wrestling museum to promote learning and awareness of wrestling heritage in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina State Senate.
The bill, filed as SB 404 on March 24 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘RIC FLAIR Act.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the 2025-26 fiscal year to study the feasibility of establishing a professional wrestling museum in North Carolina. The study aims to foster learning, awareness, and interest in wrestling as a tribute to iconic wrestlers. The department is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources by July 1, 2026. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.
Of the three sponsors of this bill, Ralph Hise proposed the most bills (28) 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.
Britt graduated from University of Oklahoma with a JD.
Britt, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2023 to represent the state’s 24th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Amy Galey.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Jay J. Chaudhuri, and Ralph Hise | SB 404 | 03/24/2025 | RIC FLAIR Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Amy S. Galey, and Benton G. Sawrey | SB 396 | 03/24/2025 | Medical Board Licensing Efficiency Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Buck Newton, and Warren Daniel | SB 429 | 03/24/2025 | 2025 Public Safety Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Buck Newton, and Warren Daniel | SB 355 | 03/20/2025 | Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Jim Burgin, and W. Ted Alexander | SB 361 | 03/20/2025 | Protecting First Responders Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Brad Overcash, and Michael A. Lazzara | SB 321 | 03/18/2025 | Accounting Workforce Development Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr. | SB 322 | 03/18/2025 | Utility Worker Protection Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Buck Newton, and Warren Daniel | SB 310 | 03/17/2025 | Religious Property – Tax Exemption. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Dan Blue, and David W. Craven, Jr. | SB 311 | 03/17/2025 | Utility Worker Protection Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Dana Jones, and David W. Craven, Jr. | SB 312 | 03/17/2025 | The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Eddie D. Settle, and Todd Johnson | SB 268 | 03/12/2025 | Amend NC PEO Act.-AB |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Eddie D. Settle, and Todd Johnson | SB 269 | 03/12/2025 | Insurance Guaranty Association Act Revisions.-AB |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Eddie D. Settle, and Todd Johnson | SB 270 | 03/12/2025 | Credit Property Insurance Restrictions.-AB |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Eddie D. Settle, and Todd Johnson | SB 271 | 03/12/2025 | Permitted Trade Practices/Insurance Rebates.-AB |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Michael A. Lazzara, and Todd Johnson | SB 265 | 03/11/2025 | Protecting Our Community Act. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Timothy D. Moffitt, and Warren Daniel | SB 266 | 03/11/2025 | Historic Flood Event Bldg. Code Exemption. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Buck Newton, and Warren Daniel | SB 254 | 03/10/2025 | Establish Offense for Poss. of Explosive. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Amy S. Galey, and Vickie Sawyer | SB 250 | 03/06/2025 | Celebrate America’s 250th-Let Freedom Ring!. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Bill Rabon, and Tom McInnis | SB 220 | 02/27/2025 | Protect Private Property Rights.-AB |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr. | SB 127 | 02/21/2025 | Lower Taxes for Scotland County. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Amy S. Galey, and Buck Newton | SB 117 | 02/18/2025 | GSC Uniform Comm. Code/Emerging Technologies. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Eddie D. Settle, and Warren Daniel | SB 50 | 02/04/2025 | Freedom to Carry NC. |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr., Eddie D. Settle, and Todd Johnson | SB 51 | 02/04/2025 | Maintain NAIC Accreditation of DOI.-AB |
| Danny Earl Britt, Jr. | SB 52 | 02/04/2025 | 24th Senatorial District Local Act-1. |
