2/22/08-A bill has died that sought to designate English as the official language in the state.
Sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, R-Woodbridge, HB55 remained in the House Rules Committee at the deadline to advance to the House floor, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have required all government-written communication, including Web sites and official documents, be in English. Exceptions would have been made for court and police documents, health care materials and schools.

1/16/08-A bill in the House Rules Committee would designate English as the official language in the state.
Sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, R-Woodbridge, HB55 would require all government-written communication, including Web sites and official documents, be in English. Exceptions would be made for court and police documents, health care materials and schools.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

1/11/08-Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, R-Woodbridge, has introduced a bill that would designate English as the official language in the state.
HB55 would require all government-written communication, including Web sites and official documents, be in English. Exceptions would be made for court and police documents, health care materials and schools.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.