VA HJR124 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-18 - House: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections by voice vote

Summary

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.

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Title

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

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-18 House: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections by voice vote
2008-01-08 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
2008-01-08 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087627572

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