5/1/08-The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee voted to delay action on a bill that would implement a state constitutional amendment approved in 1990 that made English the official language in Alabama. The move effectively kills the bill.
Sponsored by Sen. Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, SB446 would prevent official government records from being in multiple languages.

4/21/08-A bill in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee would implement a state constitutional amendment approved in 1990 that made English the official language in Alabama.
Sponsored by Sen. Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, SB446 would prevent official government records from being in multiple languages.
For Senate bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-449-3051.