Bill > HB124

This bill establishes a "New Americans Division" within the Workforce Solutions Department, defining "new Americans" as individuals residing in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens. The division's purpose is to help these individuals reach their full economic potential by supporting job training, improving pathways for those with foreign professional licenses, assisting businesses in attracting global talent, and helping new Americans advance in key economic sectors. It will also act as an information hub on policies affecting new Americans and support their naturalization process. The division is mandated to collaborate with other state agencies and will be required to submit an annual report detailing its activities, the economic impact of new Americans, and their workforce numbers. Additionally, the bill requires the new division to conduct a study and report on the work, economic impact, and structure of refugee resettlement in New Mexico by December 1, 2026.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=124&year=26