Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created. (SB435)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
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 |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 |
| 01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100356D |
| 01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| 01/28/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (SB435) |
| 01/29/2016 | Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 1-N 2-A) (see vote tally) |
| 01/29/2016 | Rereferred to Finance |
| 02/10/2016 | Passed by indefinitely in Finance (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of VA supports this bill. With a growing number of immigrant families making their home in Virginia, it is important to support the particular needs of this vulnerable population.