Relating to: local governmental consultation related to federal refugee resettlement and assistance. (FE)
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Summary
The bill forces any city, village, town, county or school district employee who is contacted about a refugee resettlement to file a written report and alert nearby jurisdictions. Within set time frames, local officials must designate a representative, form a county refugee resettlement committee, hold a public hearing, and advise the governing body on whether to adopt a resolution. The purpose is to give communities a transparent voice in refugee assistance decisions.
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