Bills › 90th General Assembly
Relating to the official language of the state of Iowa
Topics:State government
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2023
- 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 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, 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's leaders want to declare that while English is a common language for everyone in the state, other languages can also help bring people together. This change means the state can recognize additional languages if they are needed to reach state goals.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.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 12, 2023. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.
- HF 2192 Relating to the official language of the state of Iowa89th General Assembly · In committee · same titleCleared committee
- SF 2068 Relating to the official language of the state of Iowa89th General Assembly · In committee · same titleCleared committee
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