Search Results about:blank This search is based on the following filters: Topics: All Topics States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming RESULTS - Total States: 51 Total Bills: 4017 Total States: 51 Total Bills: 4017 Alabama Bill Text Lookup AL HJR 298 2018 Honorary Resolution Status: Enacted - Act No. 2018-340 Date of Last Action:* 03/22/2018 - Enacted Author: Sanderford (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution commends Deputies Andy Reed, Hayden Clements, and Tyler Cline of the Etowah County Sheriff's Office with the 2018 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement for responding to a fire set by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees and saving 22 lives. History: Click for History AL HR 304 2018 Honorary Resolution Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 03/06/2018 - Enacted Author: Sanderford (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution commends Deputies Andy Reed, Hayden Clements, and Tyler Cline of the Etowah County Sheriff's Office with the 2018 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement for responding to a fire set by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees and saving 22 lives. History: Click for History AL S 32 2017 Civics Tests for Students Status: Enacted - Act No. 2017-173 Date of Last Action:* 04/25/2017 - Enacted Author: Orr (R) Topics: Education Associated Bills: AL H 153 - Companion Summary: This law requires students enrolled in a public institution in Alabama to take the civics portion of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam and score a 60 out of 100 prior to receiving a high school diploma. 1 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank History: Click for History AL SJR 82 2017 Bridge Designation Status: Enacted - Act No. 2017-185 Date of Last Action:* 04/25/2017 - Enacted Author: Chambliss (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution names a bridge after Johannes Whetstein and his family, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1734, in order to recognize their contributions to the development of Autauga County in Alabama. History: Click for History AL SJR 12 2016 Honorary Resolution Status: Enacted - Act No. 2016-10 Date of Last Action:* 02/23/2016 - Enacted Author: Figures (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution honors Most Reverend Michael Curry on his election and confirmation as the 27th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the first African American to be elected. Reverend Curry has been an advocate for social justice issues such as immigration policy. History: Click for History AL SJR 4 2015 Helen Keller Ten Dollar Bill Endorsement Status: Enacted - Act No. 2015-558 Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: McClendon (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: Endorses the selection of Helen Keller for the new $10 bill. History: Click for History AL HR 8 2015 House of Representatives Rules Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: Davis (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: Homeland Security and Immigration is named as a subcommittee under Public Safety and Homeland Security in the Rules of the House of Representatives. History: Click for History 2 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank AL S 118 2015 Accountant Certification Status: Enacted - Act No. 2015-163 Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: Chambliss (R) Topics: Employment Associated Bills: AL H 66 - Companion Summary: This law removes language stating that a legally present immigrant in the United States who has duly declared his or her intent to become a citizen can apply to become a certified public accountant. Non- citizens must have legal documentation from the federal government. History: Click for History AL SJR 90 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/09/2014 - Enacted Author: Dial (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution commends the Alabama Center for Foreign Investment for its focus on creating good jobs for Alabama workers. The center was initially created to participate in the EB-5 immigrant investor visa job-creation program, but discharged its duties and obligations in accordance with the EB-5 program and focuses on projects in growth industries and rural areas of Alabama to create jobs. History: Click for History AL SJR 63 2013 Recognition Resolution Status: Enacted - Act No. 2013-155 Date of Last Action:* 04/25/2013 - Enacted Author: Waggoner (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution, which recognizes the important commerce, trade, and cultural relationship between the United States and the Republic of Poland and extends a warm welcome to Polish Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf during his visit to Birmingham in April 2013. The resolution also acknowledges the historical contributions of Polish immigrants and Polish heritage that exists within Alabama. History: Click for History AL S 108 2013 Public Safety Status: Enacted - Act No. 2013-067 Date of Last Action:* 03/19/2013 - Enacted Author: Marsh (R) Topics: Law Enforcement 3 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Summary: This law creates the State Law Enforcement Agency to coordinate public safety in Alabama. The agency's Secretary shall, amongst other responsibilities, serve as the Homeland Security Advisor for the state with duties to include coordinating, designing and implementing Alabama's homeland security program, including immigration reform. History: Click for History AL S 286 2013 Firearms Status: Enacted - Act No. 2013-283 Date of Last Action:* 05/21/2013 - Enacted Author: Beason (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Associated Bills: AL H 430 - Companion Summary: This law amends the Code of Alabama 1975 to, among other changes related to firearm regulation, provide a process for the issuance of permits to applicants who are not U.S. citizens but who are lawfully present in the state. History: Click for History AL HR 346 2013 Recognition Resolution Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/24/2013 - Enacted Author: Davis (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution commends Trevor Warren on being one of the top three winners of the national 2013 StudentCam Documentary Competition for his video: "The Strangers: Illegal Immigration in America." History: Click for History AL HR 408 2013 Recognition Resolution Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 05/02/2013 - Enacted Author: Hall L (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution recognizes the efforts of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance staff of Huntsville, Alabama who provides services without charge to legal immigrants, low and moderate income families, and the disabled. History: Click for History AL S 115 2012 Board of Electrical Contractors Status: Enacted - Act No. 2012-102 4 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Date of Last Action:* 03/26/2012 - Enacted Author: Bussman (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This law requires all applicants for electric licensure to be a U.S. citizen or be legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government. History: Click for History AL H 121 2012 Unemployment Benefits and Active Duty Members Spouses Status: Enacted - Act No. 2012-507 Date of Last Action:* 05/22/2012 - Enacted Author: Wren (R) Topics: Employment Summary: This law allows the spouse of active duty military to qualify for unemployment if he/she voluntarily leaves a job in order to relocate based on orders of the military. Unlawfully present aliens are disqualified from receiving these benefits. History: Click for History AL HR 179 2012 Memorial Resolution Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 02/23/2012 - Enacted Author: DeMarco (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution mourns the death of Jack Joseph Monte, son of Italian immigrants, who served as an Italian interpreter in World War II. History: Click for History AL H 278 2012 Secondary Metals recyclers Status: Enacted - Act No. 2012-426 Date of Last Action:* 05/15/2012 - Enacted Author: Poole B (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: This law restricts eligibility for secondary scrap metal recycling to those holding a driver's license, military identification card, a passport, or an appropriate work authorization issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. History: Click for History AL S 280 2012 Certificate of Foreign Birth Status: Enacted - Act No. 2012-179 5 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Date of Last Action:* 04/10/2012 - Enacted Author: Williams Ph (R) Topics: Public Benefits Summary: This law establishes Karina's Law which allows the State Registrar to issue a Certificate of Foreign Birth without judicial proceedings if the parents submit acceptable documentation. History: Click for History AL H 658 2012 Immigration Law Status: Enacted - Act No. 2012-491 Date of Last Action:* 05/18/2012 - Enacted Author: Hammon (R) Topics: Omnibus Summary: In 2012, Alabama revisited its 2011 omnibus legislation, HB 56. HB 658, enacted May 18, revised a number of provisions, including law enforcement, business/public records transactions, driver's license/IDs, employment/E-Verify, harbor/transport/rental agreements. Law Enforcement: Citizens can no longer bring legal action regarding immigration enforcement but must instead file a petition with the local district attorney or Attorney General. Business/ public records transactions: HB658 amends the 2011 provision that made it a felony for an alien not lawfully present to enter into business transactions with government. Business transaction is redefined as public records transaction and includes applying for or renewing a motor vehicle license plate, a driver's license or nondriver identification card, a business, commercial, or professional license. It does not apply to a marriage license or housing. Employment/E- Verify: Contractors and subcontractors must participate in the E-Verify system, however, prime contractors are not liable for their subcontractor complying with E-Verify unless they know of the violation. Harboring/Transport/Rental Agreements: deletes the provision defining harboring as a rental agreement with an illegal immigrant. For a more comprehensive summary, please visit: http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research /immig/omnibus-immigration-legislation.aspx History: Click for History AL H 19 2011 Voter Identification Status: Enacted - Act No. 2011-673 Date of Last Action:* 06/15/2011 - Enacted Author: Rich (R) Topics: Voting Summary: This law deletes certified naturalization documentation as an acceptable form of voter ID. Voter ID is broadly defined as a photo ID from the U.S. government, another state or territory, or Alabama, and stipulates that the Department of Public Safety issue a photo ID to those without one. History: Click for History AL H 56 2011 Immigration Laws Status: Enacted - Act No. 2011-535 6 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Date of Last Action:* 06/09/2011 - Enacted Author: Hammon (R) Topics: Omnibus Summary: This law addresses a range of topics including law enforcement, employment, education, public benefits, harbor/transport/rental housing, voting and REAL ID. It prohibits and provides penalties for: the entry, presence, and involvement in economic activity of unauthorized aliens, employment, voting and registration activities, and access to public benefits. Public contractors and subcontractors are required to use E-Verify. The bill provides penalties for crimes dealing in false identification documents and identity fraud. Public schools (K-12) are required to determine a student's immigration status and submit annual reports to the state education board. The law bans illegal immigrants from attending college or receiving any state scholarships, grants, or financial aid. It is unlawful for a person to transport an alien, conceal, harbor or shield an alien, or harbor an alien unlawfully present by entering into a rental agreement if the person knows or recklessly disregards the fact the alien is unlawfully present. History: Click for History AL S 296 2011 Sex Offender Registration and Notification Status: Enacted - Act No. 2011-640 Date of Last Action:* 06/09/2011 - Enacted Author: Ward (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This act mandates that sex offenders register with the state.A photocopy of any and all passport and immigration documents must be filed with the state if the person is a immigrant. This act would allow law enforcement officials to identify, monitor and track sex offenders. Registration provides victims and other members of the general public with a notification system of all the registered sex offenders in the area. History: Click for History AL SJR 31 2010 E Verify Program Status: Enacted - Act No. 2010-032 Date of Last Action:* 01/28/2010 - Enacted Author: Marsh (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This joint resolution urges the U.S. Congress to continue the funding for the E-verify Program, so as to provide employers with the necessary tools to verify the employment eligibility of its employees. History: Click for History AL HR 64 2010 Doreen Margaret Sailors Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 01/19/2010 - Enacted Author: Hammett (D) Topics: Resolutions 7 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Summary: This resolution mourns the death of Doreen Margaret Sailors, British-born immigrant to America and naturalized citizen, who was an inspiration and an example of a loving wife and mother, a dedicated member of her church, and an active participant in her community. History: Click for History AL S 136 2010 Radiation Control Agency State Status: Enacted - Act No. 2010-146 Date of Last Action:* 03/04/2010 - Enacted Author: Dixon (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This act modifies regulations of the State Radiation Control Agency to require that applicants for licensure be U.S. citizens or legally present in the United States. History: Click for History AL S 145 2010 Board of Registration for Foresters Sunset Law Status: Enacted - Act No. 2010-278 Date of Last Action:* 04/01/2010 - Enacted Author: Dixon (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This act modifies regulations of the State Board of Registration for Foresters to require that applicants for licensure be U.S. citizens or legally present in the United States. History: Click for History AL H 213 2010 Family Law Status: Enacted - Act No. 2010-212 Date of Last Action:* 03/22/2010 - Enacted Author: Ward (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Associated Bills: AL S 182 - Companion Summary: This bill creates a Uniform Child Abuduction Prevention Act designed to clarify procedures for a parent or guardian and for a court to follow to prevent a child abduction. Factors that can be considered by the court to determine risk of abduction include: lack of strong familial, financial, emotional, or cultural ties to the state or the United States, strong familial, financial, emotional, or cultural ties to another state or country, and is likely to take the child to a country that is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and does not provide for the extradition of an abducting parent or for the return of an abducted child. History: Click for History AL H 298 2010 8 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Metal Property Status: Enacted - Act No. 2010-508 Date of Last Action:* 04/21/2010 - Enacted Author: Wood (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: This law amends previous statutes related to the sale of certain metal property to secondary metal recyclers. It requires secondary metal recyclers to keep on file the personal identification card of the person delivering the metal property to the secondary metals recycler. Personal identification card is defined as a state driver's license or identification card , a military identification card, a passport, or an appropriate work authorization issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. History: Click for History AL H 432 2010 Human Trafficking Status: Enacted - Act No. 2010-705 Date of Last Action:* 04/29/2010 - Enacted Author: Williams (R) Topics: Human Trafficking Associated Bills: AL S 354 - Companion Summary: This law defines human trafficking as a felony in the state of Alabama. The law declares it unlawful for any person, by coercion or deception, to cause another person to work or perform services having financial value or require that person to perform certain sexual activities. The definition of coercion includes threatening to report the person or another person to immigration officials or to other law enforcement officials or otherwise blackmailing or extorting the person or another person. History: Click for History AL H 684 2010 Etowah County Status: Enacted - Act No. 2010-573 Date of Last Action:* 04/22/2010 - Enacted Author: Galliher (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: All monies received by the Etowah County sheriff's department from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement must continue to be paid into the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund. History: Click for History AL H 60 2009 Security Regulatory Board Status: Enacted - Act No. 2009-640 Date of Last Action:* 05/21/2009 - Enacted Author: Newton D (D) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses 9 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Summary: This act provides for certification of security officers and trainers and requires that all certified security officers and trainers be citizens of the United States or resident aliens. History: Click for History AL H 95 2009 Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators Status: Enacted - Act No. 2009-014 Date of Last Action:* 03/05/2009 - Enacted Author: Newton D (D) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This act continues the existence and functioning of the Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators, and requires that applicants for licensure be United States citizens or legally present in the United States. History: Click for History Alaska Bill Text Lookup AK HR 9 2018 Burial Rights for Hmong Veterans Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 05/04/2018 - Enacted Author: Rules Cmt Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution encourages the U.S. Congress to pass legislation granting the Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War full military burial rights, including burial at Arlington National Cemetery. History: Click for History AK SCR 1 2016 Civics Education Task Force Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/17/2016 - Enacted Author: Stevens G (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution creates a legislative task force on civics education. One of the duties of this task force is to evaluate the merits of an implementation requirements for requiring high school seniors to take and pass the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as a prerequisite for graduating from high school. History: Click for History AK S 147 2016 Senior Benefits Program Eligibility Status: Enacted - Act No. 2016-11 Date of Last Action:* 05/17/2016 - Enacted 10 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Author: Rules Cmt Topics: Public Benefits Summary: Qualified aliens are considered eligible to receive cash assistance under the Alaska senior benefits program. History: Click for History AK H 1 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 03/25/2014 - Enacted Author: Lynn (R) Topics: Summary: This law changes the duration of an Alaska driver's license to match the expiration date of an authorized person's stay in the United States. The Department of Motor Vehicles may issue a driver's license with duration of less than five years if the person is authorized to stay in the United States for less than five years. If the period of authorized stay is indefinite, the department may issue a one year license that can be renewed for up to five years without charging renewal fees. History: Click for History AK H 218 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 06/23/2014 - Enacted Author: Chenault (R) Topics: Summary: This law prohibits the court from referring a case to a three-judge panel if the recommendation is based in any part on the fact that sentencing may result in deportation under federal immigration law, prohibits court from finding that manifest injustice would occur if a sentence within the presumptive range was issued that resulted in deportation History: Click for History AK S 218 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 06/17/2014 - Enacted Author: Finance Cmt Topics: Summary: A court may not refer a case to a three-judge panel under part of this section if the request for referral is based, in whole or in part, on the claim that a sentence within the presumptive range may result in the classification of the defendant as deportable under federal immigration law. History: Click for History AK HCR 4 11 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank 2013 Hmong American Veterans Day Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/02/2013 - Enacted Author: LeDoux (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution recognizes the sacrifices of Hmong soldiers effort during the Vietnam War and declares May 15 as Hmong-American Veterans Memorial Day to promote awareness of the role they played in U.S. history. History: Click for History AK HJR 34 2012 Coast Guard Arctic Missions Funding Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 03/30/2012 - Enacted Author: Herron (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to fund all the facilities and vessels necessary for the U.S. Coast Guard to fulfill its 11 statutory missions which includes migrant interdiction. History: Click for History AK S 92 2012 Dentists and Dental Hygienists and Assistants Status: Enacted - Act No. 2012-53 Date of Last Action:* 05/31/2012 - Enacted Author: Egan (D) Topics: Health Summary: This law requires a valid license to own a dental practice, including those that provide dental services to medically underserved populations of migrant rural communities or homeless individuals. History: Click for History AK S 284 2010 Campaign Expenditures Status: Enacted - Signed by Governor Date of Last Action:* 06/01/2010 - Enacted Author: Judiciary Cmt Topics: Voting, Miscellaneous Summary: This law relates to state election campaigns, including a prohibition on expenditures and contributions by foreign nationals in state elections. History: Click for History Arizona Bill Text Lookup AZ S 1683 12 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank 2020 Budget Reconciliation Status: Enacted - Act No. 51 Date of Last Action:* 03/28/2020 - Enacted Author: Fann (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This budget reconciliation law includes an appropriation for the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission fund and requires legislative review of the expenditure plan. History: Click for History AZ S 1692 2020 General Appropriations Act Status: Enacted - Act No. 58 Date of Last Action:* 03/28/2020 - Enacted Author: Fann (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law includes a line item for the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission. History: Click for History AZ HCM 2001 2019 Deported Veterans and Medical Treatment Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 05/21/2019 - Enacted Author: Espinoza (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution urges Congress to enact legislation to provide medical treatment and other benefits for all veterans, including those who have been deported. History: Click for History AZ H 2747 2019 General Appropriations Act Status: Enacted - Act No. 263 Date of Last Action:* 05/31/2019 - Enacted Author: Bowers (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This general appropriations law includes funding for the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission border security and law enforcement. Of the $22,410,800 appropriated to the GIITEM line item, $10,356,900 shall be used for 100 department of public safety GIITEM personnel: 50 positions to be used for immigration enforcement and border security and 50 positions to assist GIITEM in various efforts. It also approriates funds for the border support strike force. The department of public safety must submit an expenditure plan for the border strike task force local support line item to the joint legislature budget committee and the governor's office of strategic planning and budgeting by Sept. 1, 2019. 13 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank History: Click for History AZ H 2752 2019 Criminal Justice Status: Enacted - Act No. 268 Date of Last Action:* 05/31/2019 - Enacted Author: Bowers (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This criminal justice budget includes a provision requiring the department of public safety to submit the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission border security and law enforcement subaccount's expenditure plan to the joint legislative budget committee for review. History: Click for History AZ S 1263 2018 Education, Foster Children, and Human Rights Committees Status: Enacted - Act No. 270 Date of Last Action:* 04/30/2018 - Enacted Author: Yarbrough (R) Topics: Education Summary: This law states that in order to graduate from high school or obtain a high school equivalency diploma, a student must correctly answer at least sixty of the one hundred questions listed on a test that is identical to the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test. History: Click for History AZ S 1355 2018 Joint Border Security Advisory Committee Status: Enacted - Act No. 188 Date of Last Action:* 04/11/2018 - Enacted Author: Griffin (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law ends the border security trust fund. History: Click for History AZ S 1376 2018 Landlord Tenant Act and Personal Property Status: Enacted - Act No. 127 Date of Last Action:* 04/03/2018 - Enacted Author: Griffin (R) Topics: Public Benefits Summary: This law declares that after a tenant has been evicted, he may still obtain clothing and the tools, apparatus and books of a trade or profession, and identification or financial documents including all those related to the tenant's immigration status, employment status, public assistance or medical care. 14 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank History: Click for History AZ S 1444 2018 American Civics Curriculum Status: Enacted - Act No. 289 Date of Last Action:* 05/15/2018 - Enacted Author: Yee (R) Topics: Education Summary: This law requires students to correctly answer at least sixty out of one hundred question on a test similar to the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test. A student who does not obtain a passing score on the test may retake the test until he obtains a passing score. History: Click for History AZ S 1520 2018 General Appropriations Status: Enacted - Act No. 276 Date of Last Action:* 05/03/2018 - Enacted Author: Yarbrough (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law includes funds for the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission. History: Click for History AZ S 1523 2018 Budget Reconciliation Status: Enacted - Act No. 278 Date of Last Action:* 05/03/2018 - Enacted Author: Kavanagh (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law includes funds for the gang and immigration intelligence team and law enforcement missions. History: Click for History AZ S 1524 2018 Budget Procedures and Budget Reconciliation Status: Enacted - Act No. 279 Date of Last Action:* 05/03/2018 - Enacted Author: Yarbrough (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law creates a board of trustees and prohibits them from working with any entities that in any way facilitate illegal immigration into the United States. History: Click for History 15 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank AZ HCR 2045 2018 Death Resolution Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/12/2018 - Enacted Author: Gonzales (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution honors the death of Jose Robles Matus who was influential in immigrant and indigenous rights activism in Arizona. History: Click for History AZ H 2253 2018 Schools and Exchange Teachers Status: Enacted - Act No. 297 Date of Last Action:* 05/16/2018 - Enacted Author: Carter (R) Topics: Employment Summary: This law states that an international teacher or professor may not be employed unless he has been issued the proper certification. History: Click for History AZ S 1350 2017 Terrorism Status: Enacted - Act No. 119 Date of Last Action:* 03/29/2017 - Enacted Author: Petersen (R) Additional Authors: Burges (R);Farnsworth (R);Borrelli (R);Grantham (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law expands the State of Arizona's meaning of "terrorism". It clarifies that "foreign terrorist organization" should be defined as it is under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. History: Click for History AZ S 1522 2017 General Appropriations Act Status: Enacted - Act No. 305 Date of Last Action:* 05/12/2017 - Enacted Author: Yarbrough (R) Additional Authors: Lesko (R);Yee (R);Griffin (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law establishes how funds will be distributed to different agencies in Arizona. The Gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission agency will receive funds so that it can fulfill its mission to enforce federal laws regarding illegal immigrants. History: Click for History 16 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank AZ HCR 2020 2017 Tartan Day Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/06/2017 - Enacted Author: Shooter (R) Additional Authors: Townsend (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution declares April 6, 2017 as Tartan Day in Arizona in order to recognize and celebrate the contributions made by the Scottish Americans to Arizona and throughout the U.S. History: Click for History AZ H 2515 2017 Governor Appointees and Criminal Records Checks Status: Enacted - Act No. 327 Date of Last Action:* 05/22/2017 - Enacted Author: Farnsworth (R) Topics: Employment Summary: This law requires that prospective candidates for appointment by the Arizona governor provide a full set of fingerprints in order to obtain state and federal criminal records prior to their appointment. This criteria applies to members of the board of since they are appointed by the governor. Members of the board are responsible for ensuring that no investment contracts contribute to illegal immigration in the U.S. History: Click for History AZ H 2540 2017 Criminal Justice and Budget Reconciliation Status: Enacted - Act No. 303 Date of Last Action:* 05/12/2017 - Enacted Author: Mesnard (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law establishes the distribution of funds for criminal justice agencies in Arizona. Budgets have been established for agencies such as the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission. History: Click for History AZ SCM 1006 2016 Ports of Entry and Additional Personnel Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 03/30/2016 - Enacted Author: Griffin (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution urges the United States Congress to act to increase the number of United States customs and border protection personnel at the ports of entry in Arizona. History: Click for History 17 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank AZ SCM 1012 2016 Border Security Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 03/30/2016 - Enacted Author: Griffin (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to direct appropriations to appropriate federal agencies to secure the border of the U.S. History: Click for History AZ S 1239 2016 Schools and State Seal of Biliteracy Status: Enacted - Act No. 218 Date of Last Action:* 05/12/2016 - Enacted Author: Begay (R) Topics: Education Summary: This law establishes a state seal of biliteracy for students who graduate with a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English. History: Click for History AZ S 1247 2016 Prisoners and Community Reentry Status: Enacted - Act No. 311 Date of Last Action:* 05/17/2016 - Enacted Author: Smith S (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law allows inmates to take part in the Community Reentry Work Program if the inmate meets certain conditions, including no detainers from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. History: Click for History AZ HR 2002 2016 Taiwan and United States Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 02/24/2016 - Enacted Author: Gray R (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution supports trade between the United States and Taiwan, and recognizes that there are more than 60,000 Taiwanese immigrants living in the State of Arizona. History: Click for History 18 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank AZ S 1012 2015 Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery Status: Enacted - Act No. 135 Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: Barto (R) Topics: Health Summary: This law requires an applicant to be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien to be licensed as a osteopathic physicians by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery. History: Click for History AZ S 1271 2015 Virtual Border Fence Status: Enacted - Act No. 231 Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: Worsley (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law amends existing law permitting construction and maintenance of a secure fence as close as practical to the Arizona-Mexico border, instead of within one mile of the border. The law allows private or public donations and eliminates the $10 million appropriations from the General Fund. As of July 2014, the Border Security Trust Fund balance was $264,362. History: Click for History AZ S 1469 2015 General Appropriations Status: Enacted - Act No. 8 Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: Biggs (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This law appropriates $2,390,000 to gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement, mission border security and law enforcement. History: Click for History AZ H 2036 2015 Naturopathy Status: Enacted - Act No. 256 Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: Carter (R) Topics: Health Summary: If an applicant for licensure to practice naturopathic medicine who is licensed in another state, district or territory of the U.S. or another country that does not require the same qualifications required by Arizona, the applicant must complete examinations in certain elective practice areas or be issued a license that does not include those practice areas. 19 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank History: Click for History AZ H 2064 2015 Civics Test Graduation Requirement Status: Enacted - Act No. 1 Date of Last Action:* 1/1/1900 Author: Montenegro (R) Topics: Education Summary: This law requires the high school graduation requirements for social studies to include passing a test identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. History: Click for History AZ S 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 05/29/2014 - Enacted Author: Biggs (R) Topics: Summary: Law makes it is unlawful for a person who is in violation of a criminal offense to: 1. Transport or move or attempt to transport or move an alien in this state, in furtherance of the illegal presence of the alien in the United States, in a means of transportation if the person knows or recklessly disregards the fact that the alien has come to, has entered or remains in the United States in violation of law. 2. Conceal, harbor or shield or attempt to conceal, harbor or shield an alien from detection in any place in this state, including any building or any means of transportation, if the person knows or recklessly disregards the fact that the alien has come to, has entered or remains in the United States in violation of law. 3. Encourage or induce an alien to come to or reside in this state if the person knows or recklessly disregards the fact that such coming to, entering or residing in this state is or will be in violation of law. History: Click for History AZ SR 1008 2014 Status: Adopted - Date of Last Action:* 01/30/2014 - Enacted Author: McComish (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution supports the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and supports the reinvigoration of the United States' efforts aimed at a swift and just political settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict will bring relief to the hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijani refugees who have been displaced because of this conflict. History: Click for History 20 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank AZ S 1342 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/24/2014 - Enacted Author: Burges (R) Topics: Summary: This law prohibits various forms of female genital mutilation, including the transportation of individuals to areas where FGM is likely to occur. History: Click for History AZ S 1397 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/30/2014 - Enacted Author: McComish (R) Topics: Summary: This law eliminates border crossing identification cards and voter cards issued by the government of Mexico as acceptable forms of age verification when purchasing liquor. History: Click for History AZ HCR 2002 2014 Status: Adopted - Date of Last Action:* 01/14/2014 - Enacted Author: Miranda C (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution mourns the death of former Representative Benjamin R. Miranda, who passed away on November 15, 2013, and commemorates his life, including helping immigrant workers and low- income individuals get fair and equal treatment under the law. History: Click for History AZ HR 2006 2014 Status: Adopted - Date of Last Action:* 01/30/2014 - Enacted Author: Forese (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution supports the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Azerbaijan and the re-invigoration of United States efforts aimed at a swift and just political settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. History: Click for History 21 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank AZ H 2050 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/16/2014 - Enacted Author: Lovas (R) Topics: Employment Summary: This law makes persons who are nonresident aliens temporarily residing in the United States, who hold an F-1, J-1, M-1, or Q-1 visa when services are performed are ineligible for membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. History: Click for History AZ H 2462 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/23/2014 - Enacted Author: Farnsworth (R) Topics: Summary: This law changes language to allow for construction of both physical and virtual border fences, stipulates the location of a fence to be within one mile of the border, and allows for the use of technology to the maximum extent practicable. History: Click for History AZ H 2639 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/22/2014 - Enacted Author: Townsend (R) Topics: Summary: This law classifies knowingly accepting the identity of another person and using it to verify their work eligibility as Aggravated taking identity of another person or entity, a class 3 felony. History: Click for History AZ H 2667 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/23/2014 - Enacted Author: Mach (D) Topics: Summary: This law prohibits any undocumented alien or a nonimmigrant alien from possessing a firearm, excluding nonimmigrant aliens who possess a hunting license from any state or those who are attending a competitive or sporting firearms event. This law also requires employers to verify prospective employees qualify for employment under Federal "alienage" standards. 22 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank History: Click for History AZ H 2703 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/11/2014 - Line Item Vetoed Author: Kavanagh (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law sets aside funds for county attorney immigration enforcement for the purpose of enforcing title 23, chapter 2, article 2 or Arizona Revised Statutes. It also budgets for a gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission border security and law enforcement subaccount. It mandates the enforcement of Arizona's 'Legal Arizona Workers Act' and SB 1070, 'Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act.' History: Click for History AZ H 2706 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/11/2014 - Enacted Author: Kavanagh (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This law requires the Department of Public Safety to submit the gang and immigrant intelligence team enforcement mission border security and law enforcement subaccount's entire expenditure plan to the joint legislative budget committee for review, before spending any monies appropriated in the general appropriations act for fiscal year 2014-2015. History: Click for History AZ H 2708 2014 Status: Enacted - Date of Last Action:* 04/11/2014 - Enacted Author: Kavanagh (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This law states that loans, guarantees, investment management agreements and contracts that are entered into by the board of trustees must not involve investments in Sudan or Iran or otherwise provide support to terrorists or in any way facilitate illegal immigration into the United States. History: Click for History AZ SCR 1020 2013 Commemorative Resolution Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/08/2013 - Enacted 23 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Author: Griffin (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution honors the life of Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever, a nationally recognized advocate for stronger and more diligent border enforcement. At the time of his death, Sheriff Dever served as chairperson of the Immigration and Border Security Committee of the National Sheriffs' Association. History: Click for History AZ S 1464 2013 Mining Advisory Council Membership Status: Enacted - Act No. 169 Date of Last Action:* 04/30/2013 - Enacted Author: Griffin (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: This law, which modifies the membership of the Mining Advisory Council, requires that members of the Council be lawfully present in the United States. History: Click for History AZ SCR 1014 2012 Border Security Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 03/21/2012 - Enacted Author: Griffin (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution supports an increase in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Personnel in the Tucson sector along the border between the United States and Mexico to further enforce immigration and drug laws and secure and facilitate trade. History: Click for History AZ S 1115 2012 Retirement System Investment Restrictions Status: Enacted - Act No. 63 Date of Last Action:* 03/21/2012 - Enacted Author: Yarbrough (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: This law requires that loans or investment contracts entered into by the board of trustees of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System do not involve investments in Sudan or Iran or otherwise provide support to terrorists or in any way facilitate illegal immigration into the United States. History: Click for History AZ S 1149 2012 Weapons Trafficking Status: Enacted - Act No. 231 24 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Date of Last Action:* 04/10/2012 - Enacted Author: Driggs (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law makes it illegal for undocumented aliens to be in possession of a firearm. History: Click for History AZ S 1184 2012 Pregnant Prisoners Status: Enacted - Act No. 43 Date of Last Action:* 03/20/2012 - Enacted Author: Gray L (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law prohibits the use of restraints on female prisoners and detainees during labor unless certain conditions persist. History: Click for History AZ S 1523 2012 General Appropriations Status: Enacted - Act No. 294 Date of Last Action:* 05/07/2012 - Enacted Author: Shooter (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This law appropriates $1,213,200 to the county attorney immigration enforcement fund and $2,390,000 to the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission border security and law enforcement subaccount. History: Click for History AZ S 1531 2012 Criminal Justice Budget Reconciliation Status: Enacted - Act No. 302 Date of Last Action:* 05/07/2012 - Enacted Author: Shooter (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This law funds the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission fund and the county jail reimbursement costs relating to illegal immigration. History: Click for History AZ H 2286 2012 Driver License Violations Status: Enacted - Act No. 252 Date of Last Action:* 04/12/2012 - Enacted Author: Smith D (R) 25 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This law allows a police officer to immobilize or impound a car that is being used to transport, harbor, or conceal illegal aliens. History: Click for History AZ H 2322 2012 Watercraft Registration Status: Enacted - Act No. 237 Date of Last Action:* 04/11/2012 - Enacted Author: McLain (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: This law specifies additional boating safety infrastructure fees from nonresidents and defines a "nonresident" to mean both U.S. citizens or alien persons not domiciled in the state. History: Click for History AZ H 2606 2012 State Liquor Board Investigators Status: Enacted - Act No. 336 Date of Last Action:* 05/11/2012 - Enacted Author: Mesnard (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This law provides an exemption to the citizenship and residency requirements for liquor licenses. A limited partner is not required to be a citizen of the United States, legal resident alien, or bona fide resident of the state. History: Click for History AZ H 2639 2012 Game and Fish Omnibus Act Status: Enacted - Act No. 272 Date of Last Action:* 04/17/2012 - Enacted Author: Weiers Je (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: This law defines a nonresident to mean both citizens and aliens not permanently residing in Arizona. This distinction applies to game and fish licenses, permits, tags and stamps. History: Click for History AZ SCR 1006 2011 Border Security Plan Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/07/2011 - Enacted Author: Allen S (R) Topics: Resolutions 26 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Summary: This resolution voices Legislature support for the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association's plan to secure the US-Mexico border. History: Click for History AZ S 1046 2011 Juvenile Discharge and Immigration Detainer Regulations Status: Enacted - Act No. 293 Date of Last Action:* 04/27/2011 - Enacted Author: Shooter (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This act mandates that a youth held in state custody may be discharged if ICE enforces a detainer demanding custody of the youth for immigration proceedings. History: Click for History AZ S 1117 2011 Immigration Legislation Challenges Status: Enacted - Act No. 2011-3 Date of Last Action:* 02/07/2011 - Enacted Author: Pearce (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law allows the Speaker of the House and the Senate President to direct counsel to initiate a legal proceeding or appear on chambers' behalf regarding any challenge in a state or federal court to the immigration law SB1070. History: Click for History AZ S 1225 2011 Forgery and Human Smuggling Classification Status: Enacted - Act No. 229 Date of Last Action:* 04/25/2011 - Enacted Author: Sinema (D) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: Forgery is specified as a class 3--rather than 4--felony if the forgery instrument is used in connection with a drop house used for human smuggling. History: Click for History AZ S 1398 2011 Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Status: Enacted - Act No. 308 Date of Last Action:* 04/28/2011 - Enacted Author: Biggs (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law helps fund Arizona's Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team by levying a penalty 27 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank assessment on every fine collected for a civil traffic or motor vehicle violation, and violations of other local ordinances. History: Click for History AZ S 1406 2011 Border Fence Interstate Compact Status: Enacted - Act No. 309 Date of Last Action:* 04/28/2011 - Enacted Author: Smith S (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This act allows the governor to enter a compact with other states to provide construction and maintenance for a secure fence along the Arizona-Mexico border. History: Click for History AZ S 1465 2011 Valid Identification and Consular Identification Cards Status: Enacted - Act No. 325 Date of Last Action:* 04/28/2011 - Enacted Author: Gould (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: The state of Arizona will not accept a consular identification card that is issued by a foreign government as a valid form of identification. History: Click for History AZ S 1612 2011 General Appropriations Status: Enacted - Act No. 24 Date of Last Action:* 04/06/2011 - Enacted Author: Biggs (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This law appropriates $9 million to Gang and Immigrant Enforcement for the enforcement of federal immigration law and implementing Arizona's immigration law. History: Click for History AZ S 1621 2011 Criminal Justice and Budget Reconciliation Status: Enacted - Act No. 33 Date of Last Action:* 04/06/2011 - Enacted Author: Biggs (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This budget Act establishes a Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission Fund. The bill stipulates access to the fund by County sheriffs, other county officials, and law enforcement 28 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank agencies. History: Click for History AZ HCM 2003 2011 Daily Commuter Program Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/19/2011 - Enacted Author: Jones (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution requests that the President of the United States and the Labor Secretary recognize the authority of the federal Labor Department to establish a pilot program to address the H-2A commuter housing issue without legislative or regulatory changes. The resolution expresses opposition to the requirement that farmers provide free housing for workers. The reasoning is because the workers tend not to use the housing and farmers must still bear the burden. History: Click for History AZ H 2016 2011 Agency Reporting Requirements Status: Enacted - Act No. 83 Date of Last Action:* 04/13/2011 - Enacted Author: Kavanagh (R) Topics: Health Summary: This law requires a person applying for eligibility for health services to prove their U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status. It also requires the administration to report the number of individuals verified using the SAVE program, types and number of fraudulent documents used, and number of individuals referred for prosecution purposes. History: Click for History AZ H 2102 2011 Licensing Eligibility and Lawful Presence Status: Enacted - Act No. 314 Date of Last Action:* 04/28/2011 - Enacted Author: Kavanagh (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This act requires agencies to only issue a license, fingerprinting clearance card, or any state ID to a person who provides photo ID proof of citizenship or alien status. History: Click for History AZ H 2177 2011 Primary Election Candidates Status: Vetoed - Vetoed by Governor Date of Last Action:* 04/18/2011 - Vetoed 29 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Author: Seel (R) Topics: Miscellaneous Summary: This bill would have required that a presidential candidate must provide a long form birth certificate and proof of natural born citizenship. History: Click for History AZ H 2191 2011 Prohibited Actions by Illegal Aliens Status: Enacted - Act No. 137 Date of Last Action:* 04/18/2011 - Enacted Author: Weiers Ji (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law stipulates that a person unlawfully present in the United States shall not be awarded punitive damages in any court action. History: Click for History AZ H 2353 2011 Sentencing and Dangerous Offenses Status: Enacted - Act No. 90 Date of Last Action:* 04/13/2011 - Enacted Author: Farnsworth (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law labels a "prohibited possessor" as an undocumented alien or nonimmigrant alien traveling in Arizona or who is studying in Arizona and who maintains a foreign residence abroad. It also denies bail for a person committing the felony offense of being in the U.S. illegally. History: Click for History AZ S 1027 2010 Immigration and Seismic Sensors Status: Enacted - Act No. 74 Date of Last Action:* 04/16/2010 - Enacted Author: Pearce (R) Topics: Law Enforcement Summary: This law requires the department of public safety to seek grants to implement a one-year pilot program that would use seismic sensors to monitor rural airport runways and other rural areas of this state where illegal drug traffic and illegal alien traffic or human smuggling are likely to occur. History: Click for History AZ S 1043 2010 Health Care Cost Containment System Status: Enacted - Act No. 232 Date of Last Action:* 05/06/2010 - Enacted 30 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Author: Burns (R) Topics: Health Summary: This law relates to the Children's Health Insurance Program. In order to be eligible, an individual must be a resident of Arizona and must meet requirements for U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status. Also, in determining eligibility for qualified aliens, the income and resources of a person who executed an affidavit of support for the individual and that of the sponsor's spouse will be counted at the time of application and for the redetermination of eligibility. History: Click for History AZ S 1059 2010 Human Trafficking Status: Enacted - Act No. 76 Date of Last Action:* 04/16/2010 - Enacted Author: Paton (R) Topics: Human Trafficking Summary: This law classifies sex trafficking as a felony in the state of Arizona. The law defines sex trafficking as knowingly and intentionally causing another person to engage in any prostitution or sexually explicit performance by deception, force or coercion. The definition of coercion includes knowingly destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, possessing or withholding another person's actual or purported passport or other immigration document, government issued identification document, government record or personal property. History: Click for History AZ S 1070 2010 Immigration Laws Status: Enacted - Act No. 113 Date of Last Action:* 04/23/2010 - Enacted Author: Pearce (R) Topics: Law Enforcement, Omnibus Summary: This law covers multiple issues related to illegal immigration in the state of Arizona. The provisions include establishing state crimes and penalties for trespassing by illegal aliens, failure to carry alien registration documents, stopping to hire or soliciting work under specified circumstances, and transporting, harboring or concealing unlawful aliens. History: Click for History AZ H 2001 2010 Appropriations and Budget Reductions Status: Enacted - Act No. 1 Date of Last Action:* 03/18/2010 - Enacted Author: Adams (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This law appropriates funds to state agencies in Arizona. It includes $1,213,200 in funding to county attorneys for immigration enforcement in communities with a population over 1.5 million people. The 31 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank law also includes $4,110,300 to the Arizona Department of Education to provide English language acquisition services. History: Click for History AZ HCM 2005 2010 Reimbursement and Reauthorization Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/28/2010 - Enacted Author: Barto (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution urges the U.S. Congress of the United States to reauthorize the Section 1011 program of the federal Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, which allocates funds to reimburse states for providing emergency health care to undocumented aliens. History: Click for History AZ HR 2007 2010 Hector Morales Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 04/20/2010 - Enacted Author: Lopes (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution honors Hector A. Morales, Jr. for his many contributions as a civic and community leader in Arizona, including work for the United Farm Workers and the development of refugee resettlement programs, and for his service to the nation in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force during the Korean War. History: Click for History AZ H 2149 2010 Physical Therapy Board Status: Enacted - Act No. 35 Date of Last Action:* 04/09/2010 - Enacted Author: Court (R) Topics: Health, Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This act gives the Physical Therapy Board the authority to waive a legal authorization requirement for applicants seeking a license who have been educated outside the United States, on receipt of written proof that the applicant cannot demonstrate legal authorization based on the citizenship requirements of the county where their professional education occurred. History: Click for History AZ H 2162 2010 Immigration and Border Security Status: Enacted - Act No. 211 32 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Date of Last Action:* 04/30/2010 - Enacted Author: Nichols (R) Topics: Law Enforcement, Omnibus Summary: This law amends Arizona SB 1070 to specify that law enforcement officials cannot consider race, color or national origin when implementing the provisions of the original law, except as permitted by the U.S. or Arizona Constitution. Additionally, the law clarifies the original law's language around "reasonable suspicion" by requiring state and local law enforcement to reasonably attempt to determine the immigration status of a person involved only while in the process of a lawful stop, detention, or arrest. It lowers the fine for state or local entities sued by legal residents and found guilty of restricting the enforcement of federal law from $1000 to $500 for each day the policy is in effect. The law also lowers the fine for individuals that fail to complete or carry an alien registration document from $500 to $100 for the first offense. History: Click for History AZ H 2437 2010 Guardianship of Foreign Citizens Status: Enacted - Act No. 151 Date of Last Action:* 04/26/2010 - Enacted Author: Driggs (R) Topics: Public Benefits, Miscellaneous Summary: This law allows the court system to appoint an adult as the guardian of a foreign citizen if the foreign citizen is under the age of 21. It requires that the foreign citizen under guardianship have a temporary visa issued by the United States or is a legal permanent resident. History: Click for History AZ H 2469 2010 Nursing Certified Medication Assistants Status: Enacted - Act No. 90 Date of Last Action:* 04/19/2010 - Enacted Author: Goodale (R) Topics: Health Summary: This law requires that those applying to practice as a medication assistant who were educated outside of the United States must provide evidence of completing at least 12 years of education in a foreign country and, if the language of that country was other than English, must receive a passing score on an English language proficiency examination as determined by the board. History: Click for History AZ H 2612 2010 Veterinarian Regulations Status: Enacted - Act No. 182 Date of Last Action:* 04/27/2010 - Enacted Author: Pratt (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This legislation relates to veterinarian regulations and provides education and licensing 33 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank requirements. It allows that the board may issue temporary permits to applicants for a license who hold an Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates certificate, and also recognizes as valid licenses issued in Canada. History: Click for History AZ H 2725 2010 Education Omnibus Status: Enacted - Act No. 332 Date of Last Action:* 05/11/2010 - Enacted Author: Court (R) Topics: Education Summary: This omnibus education law includes a number of provisions including citizenship requirements for the issuing of loans for tuition, instructional materials and mandatory fees of the education of students who are pursuing a teaching degree in the state. History: Click for History AZ S 1001 2009 Budget Reductions Status: Enacted - Act No. 1 Date of Last Action:* 01/31/2009 - Enacted Author: Burns (R) Topics: Miscellaneous, Budgets Summary: This Act appropriates $10 million for the multi-jurisdictional task force known as the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission (GIITEM). History: Click for History AZ S 1035 2009 Public Benefits and Privilege Taxes Status: Vetoed - Vetoed by Governor Date of Last Action:* 07/01/2009 - Vetoed Author: Pearce (R) Topics: Public Benefits Summary: This bill relates to budget reconciliation and eligibility for public benefits and requires a state driver license, identification license, birth certificate, certificate of birth abroad, passport, I-94 form, refugee travel document, employment authorization document, certificate of naturalization, certificate of citizenship or tribal certificate of birth or blood. History: Click for History AZ S 1187 2009 Charter Schools Status: Vetoed - Vetoed by Governor Date of Last Action:* 07/01/2009 - Vetoed 34 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Author: Burns (R) Topics: Education Summary: Relates to charter schools and financing, makes appropriations, relates to kindergarten through grade twelve education budget reconciliation. Addresses English language learners. History: Click for History AZ S 1188 2009 Budget Status: Enacted - Act No. 11 Date of Last Action:* 07/01/2009 - Line Item Vetoed Author: Burns (R) Topics: Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Budgets Summary: This bill specifies appropriations, including funds for English language learners and immigration enforcement. History: Click for History AZ S 1281 2009 Human Trafficking Status: Enacted - Act No. 185 Date of Last Action:* 07/13/2009 - Enacted Author: Paton (R) Topics: Human Trafficking Summary: Expands the classification of sex trafficking by including a sexually-explicit performance and knowingly trafficking a minor with the knowledge that they will engage in any prostitution or sexually- explicit performance, expands the definition of forced labor or services to include the classification of trafficking of persons, relates to destruction of a person's identification, passport, government document or immigration document, relates to extortion and financial harm. History: Click for History AZ S 1282 2009 Smuggling Status: Enacted - Act No. 186 Date of Last Action:* 07/13/2009 - Enacted Author: Paton (R) Topics: Human Trafficking Summary: This act extends the definition of human smuggling to include those who have attempted to enter, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law. History: Click for History AZ H 2008 2009 General Government Budget Reconciliation Status: Enacted - Act No. 7 35 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Date of Last Action:* 09/04/2009 - Enacted Author: Adams (R) Topics: Public Benefits, Budgets Summary: Provides for general government budget reconciliation, identifies documents to demonstrate lawful presence for federal public benefits eligibility. History: Click for History AZ H 2306 2009 Business Licenses Status: Enacted - Act No. 137 Date of Last Action:* 07/13/2009 - Enacted Author: Reagan (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This act requires that an applicant for a business license in the state provide documentation of citizenship or alien status prior to the issuance of such license, provides that documentation of citizenship or status is not required upon renewal or reinstatement of a license in certain circumstances. History: Click for History AZ H 2426 2009 Enhanced Driver Licenses Status: Enacted - Act No. 143 Date of Last Action:* 07/13/2009 - Enacted Author: Burges (R) Topics: Identification and Driver's Licenses, Other Licenses Summary: This act prohibits participation by the State in any enhanced drivers license program established for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the Federal Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative or the Real ID Act. History: Click for History AZ H 2569 2009 Smuggling Status: Enacted - Act No. 146 Date of Last Action:* 07/13/2009 - Enacted Author: Driggs (R) Topics: Human Trafficking Summary: This act increases the penalty for the offense of human smuggling across state and national borders involving the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. History: Click for History AZ H 2643 2009 Conditional Appropriations Status: Enacted - Act No. 12 36 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Date of Last Action:* 07/01/2009 - Line Item Vetoed Author: Adams (R) Topics: Budgets Summary: This act transfers and appropriates funds including a cut in the amount of funding to the gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission (GITEM). History: Click for History AZ H 2645 2009 General Government Budget Reconciliation Bill Status: Vetoed - Vetoed by Governor Date of Last Action:* 07/01/2009 - Vetoed Author: Adams (R) Topics: Public Benefits, Budgets Summary: Modifies the General Government Budget Reconciliation Bill. Documentation of citizenship and legal residence shall conform with the requirements of Title XIX of the Social Security Act for the purposes of administering the Arizona health care cost containment system. History: Click for History AZ H 2648 2009 Budget for K-12 Education Status: Vetoed - Vetoed by Governor Date of Last Action:* 07/01/2009 - Vetoed Author: Adams (R) Topics: Education Summary: Relates to the implementation of the FY 2009-10 budget for K-12 education, addresses English language learners. History: Click for History Arkansas Bill Text Lookup AR H 1066 2020 Appropriations Provision Status: Enacted - Act No. 92 Date of Last Action:* 04/20/2020 - Enacted Author: Joint Budget Topics: Budgets Summary: This appropriations law includes funds for the refugee resettlement program. History: Click for History AR SR 3 2019 Border Security Support Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 03/27/2019 - Enacted 37 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Author: Garner (R) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution supports President Donald Trump and the Arkansas congressional delegation on the border security issue and urges a long-term funding solution. History: Click for History AR SR 25 2019 Community Schools in Improving Community Engagement Status: Adopted - Adopted Date of Last Action:* 03/11/2019 - Enacted Author: Elliott (D) Topics: Resolutions Summary: This resolution supports the successful implementation of community schools as an evidence- based strategy to provide students with equitable access to a high quality education, effective family and community engagement, and an improved outcome. A community school includes: Integrated student supports, which address out-of-school barriers to learning through partnerships with social and health service agencies and providers, coordinated by a community school director, including without limitation medical, dental, vision, and mental health care services, and counselors to assist with housing, transportation, nutrition, immigration, and criminal justice issues. History: Click for History AR S 274 2019 Fellowship for a License to Practice Medicine Status: Enacted - Act No. 267 Date of Last Action:* 03/01/2019 - Enacted Author: Bledsoe (R) Topics: Employment Summary: This law adds a medical fellowship as a method for a foreign medical graduate to obtain a license to practice medicine. History: Click for History AR S 411 2019 Municipal Sanctuary Policies Status: Enacted - Act No. 1076 Date of Last Action:* 04/17/2019 - Enacted Author: Stubblefield (R) Topics: Summary: This legislation makes municipalities that enact or adopt a sanctuary policy ineligible for discretionary funds provided by the state. History: Click for History AR H 1153 2019 38 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Division of County Operation Appropriation Status: Enacted - Act No. 749 Date of Last Action:* 04/05/2019 - Enacted Author: Joint Budget Topics: Budgets Summary: This health and human services budget includes federal appropriations for the refugee resettlement program. History: Click for History AR H 1388 2019 Registered Voters Status: Enacted - Act No. 290 Date of Last Action:* 03/01/2019 - Enacted Author: Gonzales (R) Topics: Voting Summary: This enacted law ensures registered voters are U.S. citizens and creates a process for transfer of information from the judiciary to the voter registration officials. History: Click for History AR H 1523 2019 Treatment of Female Inmates Status: Enacted - Act No. 566 Date of Last Action:* 03/27/2019 - Enacted Author: Petty (R) Topics: Summary: This law limits the use of restraints on an inmate or detainee verified to be pregnant, in labor, or in post-partum recovery in a correctional or detention facility. A detainee includes a person detained under the immigration laws of the United States. History: Click for History AR H 1552 2019 Nursing Licensures Status: Enacted - Act No. 837 Date of Last Action:* 04/10/2019 - Enacted Author: Godfrey (D) Topics: Employment Summary: This legislation authorizes the State Board of Nursing to license recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. History: Click for History AR H 1658 2019 Citizenship or Legal Residency 39 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM Search Results about:blank Status: Enacted - Act No. 607 Date of Last Action:* 03/29/2019 - Enacted Author: Boyd (R) Topics: Employment Summary: This law allows legal residency as well as citizenship for licensure as an osteopathic physician in the state. History: Click for History AR H 1684 2019 Public or Private High School Graduates Status: Enacted - Act No. 844 Date of Last Action:* 04/10/2019 - Enacted Author: Douglas D (R) Topics: Education Summary: This legislation permits graduates of a state public or private high school who have resided in the State for a certain amount of time to receive in state tuition and fees at a state supported institution of higher education. Applicants must: 1) hold a federal work permit or be the child of someone with a work permit, 2) be an Arkansas resident legally present from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or 3) be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient. History: Click for History AR H 1086 2018 Division of County Operation Appropriation Status: Enacted - Act No. 255 Date of Last Action:* 03/09/2018 - Enacted Author: Joint Budget Topics: Budgets Summary: This law makes an appropriation to the Department of Human Services, Division of County Operations for programs including the Refugee Resettlement Program. History: Click for History AR S 3 2017 Arkansas Works Status: Enacted - Act No. 6 Date of Last Action:* 05/04/2017 - Enacted Author: Dismang (R) Topics: Public Benefits Summary: This law amends the Arkansas Works Act of 2016 by imposing new conditions to qualify for enrollment in the Arkansas Works Program by reducing income eligibility limits from 138% of the federal poverty level to 100% and by imposing a work requirement. It also repeals section 7 of the Arkansas Works Act of 2016 which included definitions such as verification of income and of immigration status, replacing them with definitions of assessment state and determination state. History: Click for History 40 of 1086 8/24/21, 11:32 AM
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