Office of Immigrant Assistance created. (HB1309)
Introduced By
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 (the Office) to assist persons lawfully entering the United States and the Commonwealth for the purpose of becoming citizens. The Office shall provide (i) advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process and (ii) assistance with finding and securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/21/2016 | Committee |
01/21/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16104286D |
01/21/2016 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/27/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #3 |
01/27/2016 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3 |
01/28/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1309) |
02/04/2016 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
02/04/2016 | Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations |
02/09/2016 | Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/09/2016 | Referred to Committee on Appropriations |
02/09/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources |
02/12/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/18/2016 | Left in Appropriations |