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Gov vetoes proposal to make English state's official language

Associated Press
May. 9, 2005 06:15 PM

Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed a bill Monday that would have made English the state's official language and required that government functions be conducted in English.

Supporters say the measure was needed to encourage assimilation of immigrants, while opponents say the bill (SB1167) wasn't so much about protecting English as it is an attack on illegal immigrants.

Nearly seven years ago, a similar voter-approved law making English the state's official language was overturned. The law, approved in 1988, was declared unconstitutional by the state Supreme Court, which ruled in 1998 that the change violated free-speech rights. advertisement




Republican Rep. Russell Pearce of Mesa, a staunch advocate for limiting immigration and the lawmaker behind two bills to make English the state's official language, said Napolitano's veto didn't surprise him.

"I sent her an opportunity to demonstrate that she cares about the unity of this nation," Pearce said.

A nearly identical official-language measure (HCR2030) also is under consideration by lawmakers.

That proposal, if approved by the full Legislature, would bypass the governor and instead appear on the 2006 ballot for voters to consider whether to put the change in the state constitution.

That measure cleared the House but stalled in the Senate.

Pearce said he wasn't sure whether that proposal will make it through the Legislature this year. If it doesn't, Pearce said he will push the ballot measure next year.

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I guess once again the citizens of Arizona will have to take matters into their own hands just like they did with Prop. 200 since Janet Mexitano refuses to do the job that her constituents voted her into office to do. Time to vote this witch out of office in 2006. Seriously Arizona aren't you all sick and tired of a governor that bows to the will of Mexico?

Seems Janet Mexitano just does not get the point. What does it take for her to understand ?

Originally Posted by Charlesoakisland

Seems Janet Mexitano just does not get the point. What does it take for her to understand ?

I guess you have to explain it to her in Spanish.

perhaps the fine folks of Arizona can get her to understand at the polls next election.

I'm not in the least surprised...she could almost be counted on to do this...after all...the language of the USA is mainly to punish illegals isn't it??

RR

"Supporters say the measure was needed to encourage assimilation of immigrants, while opponents say the bill (SB1167) wasn't so much about protecting English as it is an attack on illegal immigrants."


I am still trying to figure out what is wrong with punishing illegals.

I am still trying to figure out what is wrong with punishing illegals.
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YUP...why make them feel 'welcome'?? They certainly are NOT.

RR

throwing out a thought that keeps coming back to me re: AZ

has anyone ever done a thorough search into HER BACKGROUND? Wonder just what one might find lurking back there? Little graft maybe? Connection to one of these Pro ILLEGAL groups maybe? Some money coming in FROM ILLEGALS for her campaigns maybe?

Hmmm, anyone from AZ here?