GOVT DOCS-TERMINOLOGY
Summary
Creates the Preferred Terminology in Government Documents Act. Provides that all State and local government, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents enacted on and after the effective date of this Act are required to use the term "Asian" 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. Provides findings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2019
Last action May 15, 2020
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
21
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Apr 12, 2020
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 12, 2019
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 20, 2019
Upper · Passed
Do Pass State Government; 007-000-000
upper
Feb 6, 2019
Committee
Assigned to State Government
upper
Jan 31, 2019
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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