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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 · SB357
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
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Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
2026-03-12
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Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque
2026-01-15
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Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor
2025-07-15
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Fiscal estimate received
2025-06-27
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Introduced
2025-06-27
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Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Bill Text
Pending
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