Title
Receive a report and recommendation from the Legislative Committee in response to a Board Referral related to possible adoption of a resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors: receive a report and recommendation from the Legislative Committee in response to a Board Referral related to possible adoption of a resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform.
SUMMARY:
On March 12, 2013, Supervisor Armenta made a referral to the Legislative Committee requesting review and recommendation of a resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform, with a report back to the full Board on 3/19/13. The Legislative Committee will meet on 3/18/13 and a report on this item will be provided to the Board on 3/19/13. Due to the constricted timeline for response the draft resolution as provided in the referral is included in this report and an oral presentation will be provided describing the recommendations of the Legislative Committee.
DISCUSSION:
President Obama has identified comprehensive reform of our nation’s immigration laws as a top legislative priority for the 113th Congress. A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House has been meeting regularly to discuss the parameters for a bill. In late January, a bipartisan group of eight senators released a framework document for comprehensive immigration reform legislation comprised of the following principles:
Border Security
Ø Provide Border Patrol with updated technology, infrastructure and personnel.
Ø Increase use of unmanned aerial drones and other surveillance equipment.
Ø Create “entry-exit system” to track temporary visa holders and ensure they leave the country as required.
Path to Legal Status and Citizenship
Ø Require current undocumented immigrants to pass a background check, pay fines and pay back taxes before earning “probationary legal status” that allows them to live and work in the United States....
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