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AZ SR1011
Resolution
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gallardo
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AI Summary
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Affirms federal government's exclusive authority over immigration policy and opposes state-level immigration enforcement efforts like Arizona's SB 1070 that create inconsistent patchwork policies.
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Calls for comprehensive immigration reform that secures borders while providing millions of undocumented immigrants a pathway to legal permanent residency and U.S. citizenship through fair and reasonable requirements.
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Supports family reunification policies to reduce immigration backlogs and enable U.S. citizens to swiftly reunite with family members through legal channels.
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Requires any temporary worker programs to provide full labor and civil rights protections, including rights to organize, change jobs, and remain with families, plus opportunity to pursue legal permanent residency.
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Opposes criminalization of undocumented presence, state/local immigration enforcement that undermines community trust in police, and high naturalization fees; supports English language learning, civics instruction, and fair due process protections.
Legislative Description
Immigration reform; principles
Last Action
Referred to Senate GE Committee
2/6/2014