North Carolina, Raleigh- Here’s what you need to know today about the most important bills that have been introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly.
In Pulse Legislative We explain the main details:
Bills filed in the North Carolina House of Representatives and the Senate of the General Assembly by March 3.
Why is it important to take the pulse of legislative work?
The General Assembly is responsible for passing the laws, known as general statutes, of the state of North Carolina.
The initiatives that are processed in the House of Representatives and the Senate propose new legislation or modifications to the general statutes in force that affect, for better or for worse, all the inhabitants.
Here we tell you about the most relevant bills of interest to the community:
SB 180, titled “Restricted Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants”
The bill directs the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue Class C driver’s licenses – conventional vehicles – to residents who meet the following criteria:
- Have a limited legal status.
- Provide a valid tax identification number, valid passport or a valid consular identification document.
- Reside in North Carolina for at least one year prior to the application date.
- Comply with specified tax requirements.
- Meet all other requirements for a driver’s license, including the financial responsibility test.
SB 180 is authored by senators Milton F. “Toby” Fitch, Jr. (Edgecombe) and Julie Mayfield (Buncombe).
In addition, they were joined Natasha R. Marcus (Mecklenburg) y Wiley Nickel (Wake).
Where is it: Today, March 4, it will receive its first reading in the full Senate.
Related news:
Democratic senators seek undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license in North Carolina
HB 158: “Amendment to the Constitution / Life at the time of fertilization”
It proposes a reform in the Constitution of North Carolina, anti-abortion, whose approval would be subject to the will of the voters in the general elections of 2022, that is, by means of a referendum.
The initiative proposes to add a new section to Article I of the North Carolina Constitution that establishes as an “indisputable scientific fact that human life begins at the time of fertilization.”
Main sponsors: Republican representatives Larry G. Pittman (Cabarrus) and Mark Brody (Anson
Where is it? Judicial Committee 1 of the House of Representatives
Under the radar of Pulse Legislative
SB 101: “Require Cooperation with ICE 2.0 Arrest Warrants”
The initiative was introduced on February 15 by Republican senators Chuck Edwards (Henderson), Norman W. Sanderson (Pamlico) and Danny Earl Britt, Jr (Robeson).
The State Senate Judiciary Committee decided to postpone discussion of the anti-immigrant bill SB 101.
The proposal seeks to have sheriffs verify the immigration status of certain detainees and turn them over to ICE.
As a consequence of an amendment tabled by the Republican Senator Chuck Edwards (co-author of the proposal), who had not been notified to his colleagues, it was decided to postpone the debate.
The amendment proposes that sheriffs verify the immigration status of all detainees regardless of the cause of arrest. Which would leave all immigrants detained for any type of crime in the hands of ICE.
The amendment also introduces a process in judicial instances.
The detained person would be presented before a local judge, who will determine whether or not he should remain in prison. While state authorities coordinate with ICE.
Where is it: Senate Judiciary Committee.
Related news:
Senate Judiciary Committee removes discussion of the anti-immigrant bill SB 101 from the agenda
Amendment would make anti-immigrant bill SB 101 even more damaging
New version of HB 370 moves in committee
“Senators reintroduce bill that seeks sheriffs to collaborate with ICE”
“Coalition rejects project that seeks that bailiffs review immigration status of detainees”
Anti-immigrant bills
In total, 5 bills have already been introduced, four in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate, which directly affect the undocumented immigrant population in North Carolina.
These are initiatives HB 28, HB 29, HB 43, HB 62 and the most recent SB 101.
All the initiatives in the House of Representatives were presented by George G. Cleveland, Republican Representative from District 14 Onslow, signed by other Republican legislators such as Harry Warren (District 76 Rowan) and Mike Clampitt (Distrito119 Haywood, Jackson, Swain), principalmente.
How will North Carolina law initiatives affect the community?
What are they about and how would it affect the community?
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HB 28: Notaries Public / Non-Citizens
HB 28: “Notary Public / Non-Citizens”
Start: 2/1/2021
It seeks that only US citizens or US residents and not others, such as youth with DACA, can serve as notaries public. Proposes an amendment to the general statute GS 10B-3 defining the term “legally reside” as: “American citizen. Immigrant legally admitted for permanent residence as defined in federal law. A nonimmigrant who entered the United States with permission under nonimmigrant status and is currently authorized to work in the country. “
Where is it: Trade Committee
Related news: First Two Anti-Immigrant Bills Introduced in North Carolina Legislature
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HB 29: Verification of immigration status
HB 29: “SAVE immigration status verification”.
Start: 2/1/2021
It wants all state agencies to review the immigration status of applicants for public benefits.
The agencies and boards must sign an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to use the Systematic Verification of Alien Rights Program (SAVE), to verify the immigration status of applicants.
The proposal also calls for state agencies that grant professional occupation licenses to verify the immigration status of applicants.
Where is it: Judicial Committee 3
Related news: First Two Anti-Immigrant Bills Introduced in North Carolina Legislature
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HB 43: Protection of workers
HB 43: “Act to Protect North Carolina Workers.”
Start: 2/3/2021
It proposes amending current law to oblige small businesses, with five or more workers, to verify their immigration status through the Federal Employment Verification System E-Verify.
Currently, the law requires companies with more than 25 employees to use E-Verif. As well as government, state, and county businesses.
However, the proposal exempts farm workers, independent contractors or domestic workers.
Where is it: Trade Committee
Related news: Proposed law would oblige small businesses to verify migratory status of workers
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HB 62: Immigration Compliance
Start: 2/8/2021
It proposes to repeal and nullify any policy, ordinance, or procedure approved by counties or cities that limits or restricts the application of federal immigration laws.
Seeks to impose penalties or sanctions on cities and counties that break the law HB 318 signed by former Republican Gov. Pat McCrory in October 2015, which bans sanctuary cities in the state.
Where is it: Judicial Committee 1
Related news: Fourth anti-immigrant project in less than a month
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Key facts
The House of Representatives and the Senate began a new legislative session on January 13.
Representatives Y senators, approved their respective work regulations for the 2021 regular sessions.
The representatives call them temporary ruleswhile the senators permanent rules.
Regulations determine the rules of the game and legislative dynamics, debate, the right to amend, the obligations of legislators and the work of committees, among other aspects.
Both Houses of the North Carolina General Assembly have a Republican majority.
Composition of the Chambers
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