HB 1337 -- OFFICIAL STATE LANGUAGE

SPONSOR:  Nieves

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Tourism
and Cultural Affairs by a vote of 15 to 2.

This bill states that the General Assembly will recognize English
as the official language used in the state.  Current law says
that it is the common language used in the state.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2005, FY 2006, and
FY 2007.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say this will unify people and ensure
that official documents are in English.

Testifying for the bill were Representatives Nieves and Marsh;
Missouri Eagle Forum; Mid-America Immigration Reform Coalition;
and Janet Engelbach.

OPPONENTS:  Those who oppose the bill say it is not good state
policy.

Testifying against the bill were Missouri Women's Network; and
Missouri National Organization for Women.

Robert Triplett, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am