WA People
BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 1769: English

Enacting the Washington state English language empowerment act.

Summary

  • Establishes the Washington state English language empowerment act. Finds that: (1) Thirty-one states have designated English as the official language; and (2) Command of the English language is necessary to participate in and take full advantage of the opportunities afforded by American life. Designates the English language as the official language of the state.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 2011
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim McCune (R-2)
Introduced
February 1, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012

AN ACT Relating to designating English as the official language of the state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim McCune (R-2)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

HB 1769 in other sessions

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