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GA SR675
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Joshua McKoon
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to enshrine English as the official language of Georgia, elevating the existing 1996 statutory designation to constitutional status by adding a new Paragraph X to Article I, Section II
- 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 any state or local law or policy from penalizing or limiting opportunities for persons solely because they speak only English
- Provides nine exceptions allowing use of other languages, including protecting public health or safety, teaching languages, complying with federal law, protecting crime victims' and defendants' rights, ensuring court access, and promoting trade, commerce, and tourism
- 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 the amendment to be submitted to voters for ratification
Legislative Description
State of Georgia; English as official language -CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/7/2016
Full Bill Text
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