A new bill filed by State Rep. Johnson-Hostler seeks to establish a statewide Girl Scouts Week to honor the contributions and leadership of Girl Scouts in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 654 on April 1 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Adopt Girl Scouts Week.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes a statewide Girl Scouts Week in North Carolina, designating the week each year that includes March 12 as Girl Scouts Week. This designation aims to recognize the importance and contributions of the Girl Scouts, particularly celebrating those who have received the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award, introduced in 1916, is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, honoring Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts for their leadership and impactful community projects addressing issues like environmental sustainability and educational disparities. The bill becomes effective upon becoming law.
Of the three sponsors of this bill, Julia C. Howard proposed the most bills (17) 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.
Johnson-Hostler graduated from Fayetteville State University with a BS.
Johnson-Hostler, a Democrat, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2025 to represent the state’s 33rd House district, replacing previous state representative Rosa Gill.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Julia C. Howard, and Maria Cervania | HB 654 | 04/01/2025 | Adopt Girl Scouts Week. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler and Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 534 | 03/26/2025 | Funds for Sexual Assault Nurse Programs. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Dante Pittman, Lindsey Prather, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 507 | 03/25/2025 | The Children First Act. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Dennis Riddell, Erin Paré, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 488 | 03/24/2025 | Modify School Performance Grades. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Allison A. Dahle, Deb Butler, and Marcia Morey | HB 501 | 03/24/2025 | Modernize Domestic Violence Protection Order. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Allison A. Dahle, Cynthia Ball, and Maria Cervania | HB 429 | 03/18/2025 | Turtle Rescue Team Special Registration Plate. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Carla D. Cunningham, Julia Greenfield, and Kanika Brown | HB 452 | 03/18/2025 | Revise Law/Obstruction of Health Facility. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Abe Jones, Charles Smith, and Julie von Haefen | HB 367 | 03/11/2025 | Provide Rape Kit Status Updates to Victims. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Amber M. Baker, Frances Jackson, PhD, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 325 | 03/06/2025 | Legislative Building Field Trip Pilot Program. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Amber M. Baker, Frances Jackson, PhD, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 340 | 03/06/2025 | Universal AIG Screening in Middle Schools. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, James Roberson, and Zack Hawkins | HB 259 | 03/03/2025 | Brown-Morgan Science Olympiad Grant. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Amber M. Baker, Carolyn G. Logan, and Frances Jackson, PhD | HB 168 | 02/21/2025 | North Carolina CROWN Act. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Allison A. Dahle, Erin Paré, and Tim Longest | HB 151 | 02/18/2025 | SchCalFlex/Wake/CC. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Carla D. Cunningham, Cody Huneycutt, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 121 | 02/13/2025 | SchCalFlex/Statewide/Open Cal. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, James Roberson, Rodney D. Pierce, and Zack Hawkins | HB 65 | 02/05/2025 | Sigma Gamma Rho Special Registration Plate. |
