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HJR 6: OFFICIAL STATE LANGUAGE – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to make English the official state language.
Proposes amending Article X of the Idaho Constitution to designate English as the official state language, requiring its use in all public proceedings, documents, instruction, and acts except as required by federal law. Passed both chambers and delivered to Secretary of State.
Status
Signed by Presiding Officers (March 26, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 7, 2025
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 14, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
- March 14, 2025 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- March 21, 2025 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (do_pass)
- March 24, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 25, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – ADOPTED - 30-5-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Len (passed)
- March 25, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 26, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 26, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
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