JOINT RESOLUTION · 1991–92 SESSION
HJR 4223: English as state language
Amending the Constitution to declare English as the official language of the state of Washington.
Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution by adding a new article to declare that English is the official language of the state.
From the Bill Digest (HJR 4223), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 20, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Sent to voters
- Prime sponsor
- Stephen Fuhrman (R-7)
- Introduced
- February 20, 1991 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HJR 4223 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HJR 4223 (2011–12) Legislative vacancies
- HJR 4223 (2009–10) Legislator salary increases
- HJR 4223 (2007–08) Justices of supreme court
- HJR 4223 (2005–06) Personal prop tax exemption
- HJR 4223 (2001–02) Voter approval of taxes
- HJR 4223 (1999–00) Tax increases/voter approval