Constitutional amendment; provides that English is official language of State. (HJ124)

Introduced By

Del. Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); English as the official language of the Commonwealth. Provides that English is the official language of Virginia, that the provision is self-executing, and that the General Assembly may pass laws to implement the provision. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

Mark Brooks writes:

For what purpose would we do this? Isn't this a dog whistle moment to encourage more nativism and other stupidity?

Should we then say that English is a requirement for other things as well? How about education? Would someone need to speak English in order to get a business license?

This is a really bad idea.

Posted 43 months ago.