Bill Text: VA SB604 | 2014 | Regular Session | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2014-03-04 - Left in Appropriations [SB604 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-SB604-Engrossed.html

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SENATE BILL NO. 604 Senate Amendments in [ ] – February 7, 2014 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-209.1, relating to Office of Immigrant Assistance. ---------- Patrons Prior to Engrossment--Senator Ebbin; Delegates: Anderson and Lingamfelter ---------- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 63.2-209.1 as follows:

§63.2-209.1. Office of Immigrant Assistance.

There is created in the Department an Office of Immigrant Assistance 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.

[ 2. That the provisions of this act shall not become effective unless an appropriation effectuating the purposes of this act is included in a general appropriation act passed in 2014 by the General Assembly that becomes law. ]