State Question 751: English Language

Oklahoma voters will consider 11 state questions covering a variety of issues on the November 2 ballot. The Oklahoma State Election Board has provided the text of each question as it will appear on the ballot.

State Question 751

Issue: English Language

Principal Authors: Senator Anthony Sykes, Representative Randy Terrill

"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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