JOINT RESOLUTION · 2011–12 SESSION

SJR 8220: English as official language

Amending the Constitution to designate English as the official language of the state.

Summary

Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to designate English as the official language of the state.

From the Bill Digest (SJR 8220), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

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

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2012First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 6, 2012Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SJR 8220 (2009–10) Health care services · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8220 (2007–08) Prohibition on investment · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8220 (2005–06) Presidential elections · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SJR 8220 (2003–04) Income tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8220 (2001–02) Transportation funding · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8220 (1995–96) Residence/property tx credit · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SJR 8220 (1993–94) Property true & fair value · Did not pass · died in committee
SJR 8220 (1991–92) Low-income housing/assessmnt · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor