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GA SB269

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Stone

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • The Department of Community Affairs, Department of Transportation, and any other state agency providing funding to local governing bodies must require certification of compliance with Georgia's prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies (Code Section 36-80-23) as a condition of funding
  • Adds Code Section 36-80-23 (the sanctuary policy prohibition) to the list of immigration-related laws for which agencies and political subdivisions must submit annual immigration compliance reports by December 31
  • Requires the annual immigration compliance report to include a certificate of compliance with the sanctuary policy prohibition, added as a new reporting element alongside existing requirements such as federal work authorization verification and contractor information
  • Amends two sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated: Code Section 36-80-23 (sanctuary policy prohibition) and Code Section 50-36-4 (annual immigration compliance reporting)

Legislative Description

Counties; require local governing bodies; provide certain entities with certification of compliance with Code section; condition of funding

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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