HB 1249: Limited English-proficient Voter Assistance
GENERAL BILL by López, J. ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Arrington ; Dunkley ; Eskamani ; Harris ; Joseph ; Waldron
Limited English-proficient Voter Assistance; Requires supervisor of elections or political subdivision that administers election to provide language-related assistance to limited English-proficient voter; requires supervisor or political subdivision to provide election materials in covered language; requires supervisor to operate & provide public notice of language assistance hotline; requires governmental entity responsible for redistricting to provide translation services; authorizes limited English-proficient voter to bring actions against supervisor or political subdivision.
Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/6/2023 | House |
• Referred to Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee |
| 3/7/2023 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 5/5/2023 | House |
• Died in Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee |
