2007-2008 Wisconsin Legislature

Assembly Bill 289

Relating to: an official state language, encouragement of cultural diversity, use of English for governmental written expression, acquiring language proficiency, and use of languages for nongovernmental purposes. relating to: an official state language, encouragement of cultural diversity, use of English for governmental written expression, acquiring language proficiency, and use of languages for nongovernmental purposes.

Important Actions (newest first)

Date / House Action Journal
3/21/2008 Asm.Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 717
3/4/2008 Asm.Report passage recommended by committee on Jobs and The Economy, Ayes 6, Noes 3 596

History

Date / House Action Journal
4/30/2007 Asm.Introduced by Representatives Schneider, Lothian, Hahn, F. Lasee, A. Ott, Townsend, Gunderson, Bies and Petrowski; cosponsored by Senators A. Lasee, Roessler, Darling and Leibham. 
4/30/2007 Asm.Read first time and referred to committee on Jobs and The Economy 156
2/20/2008 Asm.Public hearing held. 
2/27/2008 Asm.Executive action taken. 
3/4/2008 Asm.Report passage recommended by committee on Jobs and The Economy, Ayes 6, Noes 3 596
3/4/2008 Asm.Referred to committee on Rules 596
3/5/2008 Asm.Placed on calendar 3-11-2008 by committee on Rules. 
3/11/2008 Asm.Laid on the table 647
3/21/2008 Asm.Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 717
 
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