HB 271 (2011) -  Enforcement of Immigration Laws

by Pilon
Designates act "Florida Security and Immigration Compliance Act"; prohibits agencies from entering into contract for services with contractors not registered & participating in federal work authorization program by specified date; provides for enforcement; provides schedule for phased compliance; requires Chief of Domestic Security to negotiate terms of memorandum of understanding between state & certain Federal Government entities concerning specified matters related to immigration; provides for establishment of law enforcement training standards & creation of training programs contingent upon federal funding; provides requirements & procedures with respect to determination of lawful immigration status of persons charged with crime & confined to county or municipal detention facility; requires agencies to verify lawful presence in U.S. of applicants for specified state, local, & federal public benefits; requires BOG to set forth policies regarding postsecondary education benefits; provides penalty for knowingly & willfully making false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in affidavit attesting to citizenship or permanent legal residency.
Effective Date: July 1, 2011
Last Event: Withdrawn prior to introduction on Friday, January 28, 2011 4:59 PM

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Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Withdrawn prior to introduction Time: 01/28/2011 - 4:59 PM Member: Pilon Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 01/19/2011 - 1:08 PM Member: Pilon Committee: Version: __

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