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This resolution supports the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929, which would allow undocumented immigrants who have lived continuously in the United States for at least seven years to apply for legal permanent residency. The resolution highlights California's significant immigrant population, noting that the state is home to nearly 10 million immigrants, with one in 10 workers being undocumented, and these immigrants contribute substantially to the state's economy by paying $51.4 billion in state and local taxes. The document emphasizes that approximately 8 million undocumented people could potentially benefit from this legislative approach, and it reflects broad public support, with 80% of Californians believing there should be a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The resolution frames immigration reform as a humane and just approach to addressing what it describes as a "broken immigration system" and argues that providing citizenship for undocumented immigrants would boost the economy and expand job market opportunities. Additionally, the resolution calls for the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to distribute copies of the resolution to facilitate broader awareness and potential action on immigration reform.

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