2017 – 2018 Pending State Legislation

Texas:  SB 373: Sen. Bob Hall has re-introduced legislation to make English the official language of the state. Additionally, Rep. Angie Chen Button in the House has agreed to sponsor a companion bill.

New York:  S. 2581: Upon the retirement of the previous sponsor, Sen. Pamela Helming has introduced legislation to make English the official language of New York.( referred to the Government Operations Committee).

New Jersey S.69: State Senator Anthony Bucco is the sponsor of this official English legislation.

(referred to the Senate Government, Wagering,Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee).

ProEnglish staff are also assisting staff in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Oregon as they consider placing official English language in their respective states.