Introduced
by
To establish English as the official state language. This would apply to governmental communications, but not the private sector.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one establishing that state agencies and local governments would not be required to provide documents, public written materials, or provide website content in any language other than English, but could do so if they choose.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To eliminate a provision that explicitly allows state agencies and local governments to provide written materials in a language other than English. However, the bill still does not prohibit this.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 73 to 32 (details)
To establish English as the official state language. This would apply to governmental communications, but not the private sector. It would establish that state agencies and local governments are not required to provide documents, public written materials, or website content in any language other than English, but does not prohibit them from doing so.
Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
