SB1262Introduced in the Senate
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Introduced by Mike Simmons, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2026, the Department of Innovation and Technology shall develop and implement a system that allows users accessing a website operated by the State to automatically translate the contents of that website into another language. Provides that the system shall provide automatic translation to at least the 100 most commonly spoken language in the State. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate State Government Committee · March 5, 2025
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Directed to Multiple Committees Refer to State Government, then Appropriations Committee.
Assigned to State Government
Do Pass State Government; 010-000-000
Assigned to Appropriations
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Appropriations
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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