California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2006 — Governmental linguistics.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires each department, commission, office, and other administrative agency of state government to use plain, straightforward language in a state agency document. This bill would until January 1, 2015, require the California Research Bureau to survey state agency documents to determine the extent to which existing documents use language that suggests a particular religious faith or sect. This bill would also require the bureau to consult with experts to identify religiously neutral and inclusive terms to replace existing language and to identify any legal or fiscal ramifications, as specified. This bill would require the bureau to submit a report based on its findings to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Judiciary Committees of the Assembly and Senate.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (March 23).

  6. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Hill · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Hill

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2006 do?
Existing law requires each department, commission, office, and other administrative agency of state government to use plain, straightforward language in a state agency document. This bill would until January 1, 2015, require the California Research Bureau to survey state agency documents to determine the extent to which existing documents use language that suggests a particular religious faith or sect. This bill would also require the bureau to consult with experts to identify religiously neutral and inclusive terms to replace existing language and to identify any legal or fiscal ramifications, as specified. This bill would require the bureau to submit a report based on its findings to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Judiciary Committees of the Assembly and Senate.
Who sponsors AB 2006?
AB 2006 is sponsored by Hill.
What is the current status of AB 2006?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 2006?
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