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H654 • 2025

Adopt Girl Scouts Week.

Adopt Girl Scouts Week.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Cervania, Howard, Johnson-Hostler, Ager, Baker, Belk, K. Brown, Clark, Dahle, Greenfield, Harrison, Hawkins, F. Jackson, Logan, G. Pierce, Quick, Rubin, von Haefen, White
Last action
2025-04-02
Official status
Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Adopt Girl Scouts Week.

Adopt Girl Scouts Week.

What This Bill Does

  • Adopt Girl Scouts Week.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2025-04-02 House

    Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  2. 2025-04-02 House

    Passed 1st Reading

  3. 2025-04-01 House

    Filed

Official Summary Text

Adopt Girl Scouts Week.

Current Bill Text

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2025
H 1
HOUSE BILL 654

Short Title: Adopt Girl Scouts Week. (Public)
Sponsors: Representatives Cervania, Howard, and Johnson-Hostler (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Referred to: State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the
House
April 2, 2025
*H654-v-1*
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 1
AN ACT DESIGNATING A STATEWIDE GIRL SCOU TS WEEK TO RECOGNIZE THE 2
IMPORTANCE AND CONTR IBUTIONS OF THE GIRL SCOUTS AND CELEBRAT E 3
THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS. 4
Whereas, since its founding on March 12, 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA has 5
empowered millions of girls and young women by fostering leadership, confidence, and character 6
through community service and personal development; and 7
Whereas, the Girl Scout Gold Award, established in 1916, represents the highest 8
achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts who demonstrate 9
extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects that address 10
pressing community issues; and 11
Whereas, Gold Award Girl Scouts in North Carolina have tackled critical challenges 12
such as environmental sustainability, educational disparities, and public health awareness, 13
creating lasting impacts within their communities; and 14
Whereas, the dedication and accomplishments of these young leaders inspire others 15
to contribute positively to society and exemplify the core values of courage, confidence, and 16
character; and 17
Whereas, Girl Scouts Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the organization's 18
rich history and the remarkable achievements of its members, especially those who have earned 19
the prestigious Gold Award; Now, therefore, 20
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: 21
SECTION 1. Chapter 103 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new 22
section to read: 23
"§ 103-19. Girl Scouts Week. 24
The Sunday thr ough Saturday week of each year containing the twel fth day of March is 25
designated as Girl Scouts Week in North Carolina." 26
SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law. 27