CA AJR17

Expresses California Legislature's support for the federal "Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929" (Registry bills), which would allow undocumented immigrants living continuously in the U.S. for at least seven years to apply for legal permanent residency

Estimates approximately 8 million undocumented people nationwide could benefit from the federal Registry bills if passed

Notes California is home to nearly 10 million immigrants, with undocumented immigrants comprising 1 in 10 workers and contributing $51.4 billion in state and local taxes

Highlights that 80% of Californians support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution to federal officials