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2008 SESSION
HJ 124 Constitutional amendment; provides that English is official language of State.
Introduced by: Johnny S. Joannou | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
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.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/08 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087627572
- 01/08/08 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/18/08 House: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections by voice vote