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GA SR570
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/10/2009
Primary Sponsor
Robert Brown
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate expresses support for comprehensive immigration reform that recognizes immigrants' social, economic, cultural, and civic contributions to the state and nation
- Requests the U.S. Congress reject legislative efforts deemed unfair and ineffective, including proposals to expand federal immigration enforcement to local law enforcement and mandate participation in flawed employment verification systems
- Calls for an earned legalization program providing undocumented immigrant workers and their families a path to legal permanent residency and eventual U.S. citizenship, along with provisions to reunify families and reduce the immigration family backlog
- Urges that reform legislation give undocumented high school students a meaningful opportunity to pursue higher education and promote civic integration through expanded English-as-a-Second-Language and civics instruction resources
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to each member of the Georgia congressional delegation
Legislative Description
State of Georgia; express support for comprehensive immigration reform
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/10/2010
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/10/2009
Full Bill Text
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