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 |
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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 |
12/04/2008 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
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.