Policy Tracker
Establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)
WI · Legislation · 2025 · AB377
Record updated Mar 23, 2026
Summary
An Act to amend 885.37 (1), 885.37 (3) (b) and 885.38 (3) (a) (intro.); to create 1.101 of the statutes; Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)
Timeline
2026-03-23
S
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
2026-03-12
S
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque
2026-03-11
S
Executive action taken
2026-03-11
S
Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 3, Noes 2
2026-03-11
S
Available for scheduling
2026-03-03
S
Public hearing held
2026-01-16
S
Received from Assembly
2026-01-16
S
Read first time and referred to committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Bill Text
Pending
Bill Text is not available yet for this record.