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Question 751 - English is the Official Language of Oklahoma Act
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> United States > Oklahoma > Public Questions > 2010 Referendums > SQ 751 (English as Official Language)
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| Office | Referendum |
| Type | General Election |
| Filing Deadline | 00, 2010 - 12:00am |
| Polls Open | November 02, 2010 - 06:00am |
| Polls Close | November 02, 2010 - 06:00pm |
| Term Start | January 03, 2011 - 12:00pm |
| Term End | January 03, 9999 - 12:00pm |
| Contributor | Jason |
| Last Modified | Jason November 07, 2010 02:14am |
| Data Sources | [Link] |
| Description | The ballot language that Oklahoma voters will see reads as follows:
This measure amends the State Constitution. It adds a new Article to the Constitution. That Article deals with the State's official actions. It dictates the language to be used in taking official State action. It requires that official State actions be in English. Native American languages could also be used. When Federal law requires, other languages could also be used.
These language requirements apply to the State's "official actions." The term "official actions" is not defined. The legislature could pass laws determining the application of the language requirements. The Legislature would also pass laws implementing and enforcing the language requirements.
No lawsuit based on State law could be brought on the basis of a State agency's failure to use a language other than English. Nor could such a lawsuit be brought against political subdivisions of the State. |
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