Relating to the official language of the state of Iowa

Same legislation: HF 2192

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 19, 2022
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2022
Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: House committee
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa lawmakers want to declare that English is not the only thing that connects people in the state. They are adding that any other language needed to help the state reach its goals can also be part of that common bond.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill amends Code section 1.18, regarding Iowa English language reaffirmation, to provide that the general assembly declares that the common thread binding individuals in the state includes, in addition to the English language, any other language deemed necessary to achieve the purposes of the state.

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Senate subcommittee

Named January 20, 2022. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§1.18

How the Code works³

Lobbying

11 for · 1 against · 0 undecided · Who →

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89th General Assembly

SF 2068Cleared committeeSenate companion HF 2192Cleared committeeHouse companion

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SF 68Cleared committee90th GA

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SF 68 Relating to the official language of the state of Iowa
90th General Assembly · In committee
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