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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill adopts the Oxford English dictionary as the official state dictionary. The provisions of Code section 1.18 do not apply to, among other things, commerce, public health and safety, education, and communication by a member of the general assembly or an officer of state government.
AI Summary
This bill adopts the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as the official dictionary of the state of Iowa by adding a new subsection to Section 1.18 of the Iowa Code for the year 2025. By designating the OED as the state's official dictionary, the bill establishes a standard reference for language and definitions that will be used in official state communications, legal documents, and potentially other governmental contexts. The Oxford English Dictionary is a comprehensive and historically authoritative reference work that provides detailed etymological information and comprehensive definitions for words in the English language, making it a robust choice for a state's official dictionary. While the practical implications of such a designation are not explicitly detailed in the bill, it suggests a commitment to linguistic precision and a standard reference point for state-level language usage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Blake, and Schultz. S.J. 367. (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF416 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF416.html |
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