GOVT DOCS-TERMINOLOGY
Summary
Creates the Terminology in Government Documents Act. Provides that all State and local government, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents enacted after January 1, 2020 are required to use the term "Asian American" when referring to persons of Asian descent. Provides that the term "Oriental" is prohibited. Provides that the General Assembly urges all State and local entities to review their statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents and revise them to omit use of the term "Oriental" when referring to persons of Asian descent.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2019
Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
3
Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2019
Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
lower
Feb 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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