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AZ SCR1035
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Andy Biggs
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XXVIII, sections 1 and 4 of the Arizona Constitution regarding English as the official language.
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Defines "official action" to include all government functions, laws, proceedings, and actions by state or political subdivisions, with specific exemptions for language education, federal disability laws, tourism/commerce, public health/safety, crime victim protections, Native American languages, and assistance to hearing-impaired or illiterate persons.
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Requires that official actions be conducted in English and prohibits government representatives from using or offering non-English languages in official communications unless specifically requested by the recipient, with no obligation to honor such requests.
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Permits informal, unofficial translations between government representatives and other persons if both parties acknowledge the communication is unofficial and the recipient requests the non-English language for that specific communication.
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Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.
Legislative Description
English; official language
Last Action
Transmit to Senate
3/16/2011