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By Associated Press
POSTED: 04:20 p.m. EDT, May 22, 2008
The Ohio House today passed a bill requiring government business, such as meetings, to be conducted in English.
The measure passed by a vote of 54-42 over the objections of lawmakers talking about the Statue of Liberty to argue the bill contradicted the country's heritage as a land of immigrants.
It was also opposed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio, which said the bill will lead to litigation and make it difficult to attract innovative companies.
''English-only policies are misguided and divisive,'' said staff attorney Carrie Davis in a statement. ''People want to learn and improve their English, but the demand for learning classes outpaces their availability.''
Proponents of the bill said it would improve efficiency in government offices if they only have to conduct business in one language.
Over the years, Ohio lawmakers have tried to pass an ''English-only'' bill without success.
The measure passed by the House Thursday still needs Senate approval.
The Ohio House today passed a bill requiring government business, such as meetings, to be conducted in English.
The measure passed by a vote of 54-42 over the objections of lawmakers talking about the Statue of Liberty to argue the bill contradicted the country's heritage as a land of immigrants.
It was also opposed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio, which said the bill will lead to litigation and make it difficult to attract innovative companies.
''English-only policies are misguided and divisive,'' said staff attorney Carrie Davis in a statement. ''People want to learn and improve their English, but the demand for learning classes outpaces their availability.''
Proponents of the bill said it would improve efficiency in government offices if they only have to conduct business in one language.
Over the years, Ohio lawmakers have tried to pass an ''English-only'' bill without success.
The measure passed by the House Thursday still needs Senate approval.
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