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GA SR1031
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Don Balfour
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to declare English the official language of the State of Georgia, adding a new Paragraph X to Article I, Section II of the Georgia Constitution
- Requires all official state actions, documents, regulations, orders, transactions, proceedings, meetings, programs, and publications to be conducted in English, specifically including driver's license examinations administered by the Department of Driver Services
- Prohibits discrimination, penalties, or limits on participation against persons who speak only English in state programs, benefits, opportunities, and employment
- Provides 9 exceptions allowing use of other languages, including for public health or safety, teaching languages or English, American Sign Language, compliance with federal law, protecting crime victims' and defendants' rights, court access, trade and tourism, and customary foreign-language terms
- Grants any Georgia resident or business standing to sue state agencies or officials for violations, with prevailing parties entitled to recover costs and reasonable attorney fees, and requires submission of the amendment to voters for ratification
Legislative Description
State of Georgia; English as official language -CA
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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