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SB 0020 - Local Government; prohibit sanctuary policies; provide penalties

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Pearson,Chip 51st
Last Action: 5/5/2009 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
Senate Committee: PUB SAF
House Committee: GAff
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:

            This bill would amend 13-10-91 relating to verification of new employee info and to imposing penalties.  This part of the bill would prohibit government entities from having sanctuary policies.  It also would amend 50-36-1 regarding legal immigrant status.

 

REQUIRMENTS:

  • On or after July 1, 2009 those who fail to comply shall be subject to withholding state and/or state-administered federal funds.
  • Boards of Education are prohibited from having a sanctuary policy that protects illegal immigrants.
  • School systems are required to provide any requested information to federal officials.

 


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