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CA SB12
State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.
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Introduced
12/02/2024
12/02/2024
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 12800 and 65050 of, and to add and repeal Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to state government.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency as a new state government agency, to be headed by a secretary appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The agency's primary purpose is to enhance and reduce obstacles to immigrant and refugee inclusion in California's social, cultural, economic, and civic life. It will create an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, led by a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion, which will have broad responsibilities including coordinating immigrant services, developing strategic plans, monitoring legislation, engaging stakeholders, and creating information clearinghouses. The bill includes important privacy protections, explicitly limiting information sharing and prohibiting the use of agency resources for immigration enforcement activities. The Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion Fund will be established within the State Treasury to support the office's work, and existing programs and resources related to immigrant and refugee affairs will be transferred to the new office. Employees currently working on immigrant and refugee issues will retain their civil service status when transferred. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the agency and its provisions will be automatically repealed on January 1, 2036, requiring future legislative action to continue its operations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (14)
Lena Gonzalez (D)*,
Jesse Arreguin (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
María Elena Durazo (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mark González (D),
Caroline Menjivar (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Steve Padilla (D),
Sasha Perez (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Last Action
May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (on 05/23/2025)
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