Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created. (HB1174)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge) with support from 9 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Office of Immigrant Assistance created. Establishes in the Department of Social Services an Office of Immigrant Assistance, to assist persons lawfully entering the United States and the Commonwealth for the purpose of becoming citizens. The Office shall (i) provide advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process, and (ii) provide assistance within finding and securing employment, housing and services for which such persons may be eligible. Amends § 63.2-214.1 (“Marriage and family programs; funding.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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Comments
This bill is a positive bill that would implement one of the recommendations in the report on acclimation of the foreign born contained in the 2004 Report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.