HB 48 (1989): making English the official language of the state.
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HB 48 (1989)
making English the official language of the state.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–4. On February 14, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Raynowska (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Roulston (Rock 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
Votes
- February 14, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
- January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
- January 31, 1989: HEARING 01/31/89 11:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- February 8, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR:2/14 VOTE (11-4)
- February 14, 1989: HJ24, P416
- February 14, 1989: REP RAYNOWSKA SUB OTP, ML DIV(60-266); ITL REP ADOPTED VV