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ID HJR006

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 8 to Article X of the Idaho Constitution to designate English as the official state language
  • Requires English to be used in all public proceedings, public documents, public instruction, and other public acts of any public institution in Idaho
  • Includes an exception for cases where federal law requires otherwise
  • Directs the question to be submitted to Idaho voters at the next general election for approval
  • Requires the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the amendment and arguments

Legislative Description

Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to make English the official state language.

OFFICIAL STATE LANGUAGE

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State at 3:32 p.m. on March 26, 2025

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/14/2025
State Affairs3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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