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SB357 • 2025

establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes

establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senators Jacque and Nass, cosponsored by Representatives Murphy, O'Connor, Gundrum, Maxey, Kreibich, Brooks and Behnke
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2026-03-12 Sen.

    Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque

  3. 2026-01-15 Sen.

    Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor

  4. 2025-07-15 Sen.

    Fiscal estimate received

  5. 2025-06-27 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Jacque and Nass ; cosponsored by Representatives Murphy , O'Connor , Gundrum , Maxey , Kreibich , Brooks and Behnke

  6. 2025-06-27 Sen.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development

Official Summary Text

establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes
Status: S - Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development