State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.

Summary

The bill establishes a new state agency headed by a governor‑appointed, Senate‑confirmed secretary. It transfers existing immigrant and refugee programs, staff, property, and funds into an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and requires a statewide director to develop plans, reports and an online clearinghouse. The goal is to improve access to services for immigrants and refugees while protecting their privacy.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 11. Noes 1. Page 352.) (March 11). · Mar 11, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 5, 2025
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 22, 2025
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Mar 11, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 5, 2025May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 25, 2025Set for hearing May 5.
6. Apr 23, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 833.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 10, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
8. Apr 3, 2025Set for hearing April 22.
9. Mar 12, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
10. Mar 11, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 11. Noes 1. Page 352.) (March 11).
11. Feb 27, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
12. Feb 25, 2025Set for hearing March 11.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Gonzalez · sponsor
• Arreguín
• Bonta
• Calderon
• Carrillo
• Celeste Rodriguez
• Durazo
• Garcia
• Mark González
• Menjivar
• Ortega
• Padilla
• Pérez
• Solache

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