Constitutional amendment; provides that English is official language of State. (HJ124)
Introduced By
Del. Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2008 | Committee |
| 01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087627572 |
| 01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/18/2008 | Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
Uh, can you spell political grandstanding?
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