VA SB435 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-02-10 - Passed by indefinitely in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Office of Immigrant Assistance created. Establishes in the Department of Social Services an Office of Immigrant Assistance (the Office) to assist persons lawfully entering the United States and the Commonwealth for the purpose of becoming citizens. The Office shall provide (i) advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process and (ii) assistance with finding and securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible.

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Title

Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-02-10 - Senate - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance (15-Y 0-N) (Y: 15 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-01-29 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 1-N 2-A) (Y: 11 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-10SenatePassed by indefinitely in Finance (15-Y 0-N)
2016-01-29SenateRereferred to Finance
2016-01-29SenateReported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 1-N 2-A)
2016-01-12SenateReferred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
2016-01-12SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100356D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
632209.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


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