Official government materials; use of specific geographic terminology.
This bill directs state government agencies to use specific geographic terminology when creating official documents and materials. It requires consistent naming conventions for certain locations to ensure uniformity across all government publications. The legislation applies to all state departments, agencies, and officials responsible for producing official government content. By standardizing geographic names, the bill aims to improve clarity and consistency in how the state communicates with the public.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26106109D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Obenshain
RRepublican
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