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

Introduced By

Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth)
Served: 1998–

Progress

☑	Introduced
☒	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate

Status

12/04/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
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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. View Full Text »

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 2 months ago. #

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