House Bill 1170 appropriates $210,800 in nonrecurring General Fund money for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Office of State Budget and Management for a directed grant to Bodegas Alvarado, Inc. The grant is intended to help complete the conversion of an abandoned industrial center in Winston-Salem into a community center that can be used for multiple purposes, including recreation and sports.
The bill is a targeted local funding measure rather than a broad policy change. It directs state funds to a specific nonprofit organization and project in the City of Winston-Salem, with the money administered through the state budget office. The act would become effective July 1, 2026, if enacted.
HB1170 would create a one-time state appropriation from the General Fund and authorize a directed grant to a named nonprofit for a specific capital or facility-conversion project in Winston-Salem. It does not amend regulatory statutes or create a new ongoing program, but it would affect state budgeting and the distribution of public funds by earmarking money for a local community center project.
The available record shows no committee debate or recorded votes, so there is no documented opposition or support beyond the bill’s introduction and referral. Based on the text, the bill appears to be a straightforward local appropriations request with a community-development focus, which typically draws support when viewed as a targeted investment in neighborhood amenities and reuse of an abandoned property.
No specific points of contention are reflected in the provided materials because there are no transcripts or votes. Potential areas of concern, if raised later, would likely involve the use of state funds for a single nonprofit, the propriety of a directed grant, and whether the project is an appropriate state expenditure versus a local responsibility.