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VT H0081
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Troy Headrick
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AI Summary
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Requires the Governor to obtain General Assembly approval before entering into, modifying, or extending federal immigration enforcement agreements under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) or 19 U.S.C. § 1401(i)
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Governor must provide the full text of any proposed agreement and an analysis of fiscal, social, and legal impacts to the General Assembly at least 60 days before a vote
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Public hearings must be held to gather input from Vermonters, including immigrant advocacy organizations, before any agreement can be approved
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Prohibits entering into immigration agreements when the General Assembly is not in session, and bars state, county, or municipal law enforcement from participating without legislative approval
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Requires the Governor to submit an annual report by December 1 to legislative committees detailing any discussions or negotiations regarding such agreements
Legislative Description
An act relating to requiring legislative approval prior to entering into certain immigration agreements
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
1/24/2025