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1-Amended IN Assembly June 14, 2021 Amended IN Senate May 20, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 19, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 05, 2021 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 452Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Archuleta, Caballero, Durazo, Hueso, Limn, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Kalra, Low, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Santiago, and Villapudua)February 16, 2021 An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 12800 and 65050 of, and to add and repeal Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 452, as amended, Gonzalez. State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.Existing law designates 8 agencies in state government and requires the secretary of an agency to be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. Existing law further requires the secretary of an agency to, among other duties, continually seek to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency as an agency within state government, to be headed by a secretary who is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. The bill would specify that the purpose of the agency is to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, as defined, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state. The bill would establish the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs within the agency. The bill would transfer functions relating to immigrants and refugees to the office and would declare the intent to incorporate existing and future programs created to assist immigrants and refugees into the office.The bill would transfer the property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions transferred to the office by these provisions and would transfer the unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that are available for use in connection with any function transferred to the office. The bill would also provide that every officer and employee who is serving in the state civil service, as provided, and who is transferred to the office, shall retain the status position, and rights. The bill would create the Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund within the State Treasury, and would make the moneys available in the fund available to the secretary of the office to administer the duties of the office.This bill would establish the duties and responsibilities of the agency and the office which includes, among other duties, establishing a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants, assisting other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees, and recommending policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals. The bill would prohibit interagency sharing of personal information and would prohibit use of agency resources to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.Existing law establishes the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration and requires the director serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. Existing law requires, among other things, that the director develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs, and monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.This bill would recast those provisions to rename the director as the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The bill would place the director in charge of the office, and would require the director to report to the Governor and the Legislature on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees by January 1, 2023, and require the director to provide a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs. The bill would require the director to incorporate refugee services, resources, and programs into the online clearinghouse by January 1, 2023, and would require the director to monitor statewide laws and regulations that serve refugees, in addition to immigrants.The changes made by this bill would be in effect until January 1, 2029, and as of that date would be repealed.The provisions of this bill would only become operative if funds have been appropriated for the purposes described in the bill in the annual Budget Act or another statute.Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12800 of the Government Code is amended to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 2. Section 12800 is added to the Government Code, to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 3. Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced enhancing civic participation by, and improving receiving society openness to to, immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance enhance, and reduce obstacles to, immigrant integration, integration into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained obtained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act Chapter (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 2) and Section 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 4. Section 65050 of the Government Code is amended to read:65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 5. Section 65050 is added to the Government Code, to read:65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 3 of this act, which adds Section 12839.7 of the Government Code, imposes a limitation on the publics right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies within the meaning of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. Pursuant to that constitutional provision, the Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest:In order to protect the privacy interests of immigrants and refugees, it is essential to maintain the confidentiality of the records described in Section 3 of this act.
1+Amended IN Senate May 20, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 19, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 05, 2021 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 452Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Archuleta, Caballero, Durazo, Hueso, Limn, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Kalra, Low, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Santiago, and Villapudua)February 16, 2021 An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 12800 and 65050 of, and to add and repeal Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 452, as amended, Gonzalez. State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.Existing law designates 8 agencies in state government and requires the secretary of an agency to be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. Existing law further requires the secretary of an agency to, among other duties, continually seek to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency as an agency within state government, to be headed by a secretary who is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. The bill would specify that the purpose of the agency is to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, as defined, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state. The bill would establish the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs within the agency. The bill would transfer functions relating to immigrants and refugees to the office and would declare the intent to incorporate existing and future programs created to assist immigrants and refugees into the office.The bill would transfer the property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions transferred to the office by these provisions and would transfer the unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that are available for use in connection with any function transferred to the office. The bill would also provide that every officer and employee who is serving in the state civil service, as provided, and who is transferred to the office, shall retain the status position, and rights. The bill would create the Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund within the State Treasury, and would make the moneys available in the fund available to the secretary of the office to administer the duties of the office.This bill would establish the duties and responsibilities of the agency and the office which includes, among other duties, establishing a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants, assisting other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees, and recommending policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals. The bill would prohibit interagency sharing of personal information and would prohibit use of agency resources to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.Existing law establishes the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration and requires the director serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. Existing law requires, among other things, that the director develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs, and monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.This bill would recast those provisions to rename the director as the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The bill would place the director in charge of the office, and would require the director to report to the Governor and the Legislature on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees by January 1, 2023, and require the director to provide a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs. The bill would require the director to incorporate refugee services, resources, and programs into the online clearinghouse by January 1, 2023, and would require the director to monitor statewide laws and regulations that serve refugees, in addition to immigrants.The changes made by this bill would be in effect until January 1, 2029, and as of that date would be repealed.The provisions of this bill would only become operative if funds have been appropriated for the purposes described in the bill in the annual Budget Act or another statute.Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12800 of the Government Code is amended to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 2. Section 12800 is added to the Government Code, to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 3. Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced civic participation by, and receiving society openness to immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act (Section 8310.3), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 and Section 15160, 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.9.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 4. Section 65050 of the Government Code is amended to read:65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 5. Section 65050 is added to the Government Code, to read:65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 3 of this act, which adds Section 12839.7 of the Government Code, imposes a limitation on the publics right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies within the meaning of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. Pursuant to that constitutional provision, the Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest:In order to protect the privacy interests of immigrants and refugees, it is essential to maintain the confidentiality of the records described in Section 3 of this act.
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3- Amended IN Assembly June 14, 2021 Amended IN Senate May 20, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 19, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 05, 2021 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 452Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Archuleta, Caballero, Durazo, Hueso, Limn, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Kalra, Low, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Santiago, and Villapudua)February 16, 2021 An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 12800 and 65050 of, and to add and repeal Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 452, as amended, Gonzalez. State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.Existing law designates 8 agencies in state government and requires the secretary of an agency to be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. Existing law further requires the secretary of an agency to, among other duties, continually seek to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency as an agency within state government, to be headed by a secretary who is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. The bill would specify that the purpose of the agency is to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, as defined, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state. The bill would establish the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs within the agency. The bill would transfer functions relating to immigrants and refugees to the office and would declare the intent to incorporate existing and future programs created to assist immigrants and refugees into the office.The bill would transfer the property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions transferred to the office by these provisions and would transfer the unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that are available for use in connection with any function transferred to the office. The bill would also provide that every officer and employee who is serving in the state civil service, as provided, and who is transferred to the office, shall retain the status position, and rights. The bill would create the Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund within the State Treasury, and would make the moneys available in the fund available to the secretary of the office to administer the duties of the office.This bill would establish the duties and responsibilities of the agency and the office which includes, among other duties, establishing a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants, assisting other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees, and recommending policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals. The bill would prohibit interagency sharing of personal information and would prohibit use of agency resources to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.Existing law establishes the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration and requires the director serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. Existing law requires, among other things, that the director develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs, and monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.This bill would recast those provisions to rename the director as the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The bill would place the director in charge of the office, and would require the director to report to the Governor and the Legislature on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees by January 1, 2023, and require the director to provide a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs. The bill would require the director to incorporate refugee services, resources, and programs into the online clearinghouse by January 1, 2023, and would require the director to monitor statewide laws and regulations that serve refugees, in addition to immigrants.The changes made by this bill would be in effect until January 1, 2029, and as of that date would be repealed.The provisions of this bill would only become operative if funds have been appropriated for the purposes described in the bill in the annual Budget Act or another statute.Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
3+ Amended IN Senate May 20, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 19, 2021 Amended IN Senate April 05, 2021 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 452Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Archuleta, Caballero, Durazo, Hueso, Limn, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Kalra, Low, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Santiago, and Villapudua)February 16, 2021 An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 12800 and 65050 of, and to add and repeal Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 452, as amended, Gonzalez. State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.Existing law designates 8 agencies in state government and requires the secretary of an agency to be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. Existing law further requires the secretary of an agency to, among other duties, continually seek to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency as an agency within state government, to be headed by a secretary who is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. The bill would specify that the purpose of the agency is to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, as defined, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state. The bill would establish the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs within the agency. The bill would transfer functions relating to immigrants and refugees to the office and would declare the intent to incorporate existing and future programs created to assist immigrants and refugees into the office.The bill would transfer the property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions transferred to the office by these provisions and would transfer the unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that are available for use in connection with any function transferred to the office. The bill would also provide that every officer and employee who is serving in the state civil service, as provided, and who is transferred to the office, shall retain the status position, and rights. The bill would create the Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund within the State Treasury, and would make the moneys available in the fund available to the secretary of the office to administer the duties of the office.This bill would establish the duties and responsibilities of the agency and the office which includes, among other duties, establishing a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants, assisting other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees, and recommending policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals. The bill would prohibit interagency sharing of personal information and would prohibit use of agency resources to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.Existing law establishes the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration and requires the director serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. Existing law requires, among other things, that the director develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs, and monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.This bill would recast those provisions to rename the director as the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The bill would place the director in charge of the office, and would require the director to report to the Governor and the Legislature on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees by January 1, 2023, and require the director to provide a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs. The bill would require the director to incorporate refugee services, resources, and programs into the online clearinghouse by January 1, 2023, and would require the director to monitor statewide laws and regulations that serve refugees, in addition to immigrants.The changes made by this bill would be in effect until January 1, 2029, and as of that date would be repealed.The provisions of this bill would only become operative if funds have been appropriated for the purposes described in the bill in the annual Budget Act or another statute.Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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1817 Introduced by Senator Gonzalez(Coauthors: Senators Archuleta, Caballero, Durazo, Hueso, Limn, and Rubio)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Carrillo, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Kalra, Low, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Santiago, and Villapudua)February 16, 2021
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2322 An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 12800 and 65050 of, and to add and repeal Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to state government.
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2928 SB 452, as amended, Gonzalez. State government: Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.
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3130 Existing law designates 8 agencies in state government and requires the secretary of an agency to be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. Existing law further requires the secretary of an agency to, among other duties, continually seek to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency as an agency within state government, to be headed by a secretary who is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. The bill would specify that the purpose of the agency is to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, as defined, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state. The bill would establish the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs within the agency. The bill would transfer functions relating to immigrants and refugees to the office and would declare the intent to incorporate existing and future programs created to assist immigrants and refugees into the office.The bill would transfer the property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions transferred to the office by these provisions and would transfer the unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that are available for use in connection with any function transferred to the office. The bill would also provide that every officer and employee who is serving in the state civil service, as provided, and who is transferred to the office, shall retain the status position, and rights. The bill would create the Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund within the State Treasury, and would make the moneys available in the fund available to the secretary of the office to administer the duties of the office.This bill would establish the duties and responsibilities of the agency and the office which includes, among other duties, establishing a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants, assisting other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees, and recommending policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals. The bill would prohibit interagency sharing of personal information and would prohibit use of agency resources to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.Existing law establishes the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration and requires the director serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. Existing law requires, among other things, that the director develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs, and monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.This bill would recast those provisions to rename the director as the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The bill would place the director in charge of the office, and would require the director to report to the Governor and the Legislature on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees by January 1, 2023, and require the director to provide a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs. The bill would require the director to incorporate refugee services, resources, and programs into the online clearinghouse by January 1, 2023, and would require the director to monitor statewide laws and regulations that serve refugees, in addition to immigrants.The changes made by this bill would be in effect until January 1, 2029, and as of that date would be repealed.The provisions of this bill would only become operative if funds have been appropriated for the purposes described in the bill in the annual Budget Act or another statute.Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.
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3332 Existing law designates 8 agencies in state government and requires the secretary of an agency to be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. Existing law further requires the secretary of an agency to, among other duties, continually seek to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.
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3534 This bill would, until January 1, 2029, establish the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency as an agency within state government, to be headed by a secretary who is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. The bill would specify that the purpose of the agency is to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, as defined, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state. The bill would establish the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs within the agency. The bill would transfer functions relating to immigrants and refugees to the office and would declare the intent to incorporate existing and future programs created to assist immigrants and refugees into the office.
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3736 The bill would transfer the property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions transferred to the office by these provisions and would transfer the unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that are available for use in connection with any function transferred to the office. The bill would also provide that every officer and employee who is serving in the state civil service, as provided, and who is transferred to the office, shall retain the status position, and rights. The bill would create the Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund within the State Treasury, and would make the moneys available in the fund available to the secretary of the office to administer the duties of the office.
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3938 This bill would establish the duties and responsibilities of the agency and the office which includes, among other duties, establishing a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants, assisting other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees, and recommending policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals. The bill would prohibit interagency sharing of personal information and would prohibit use of agency resources to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.
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4140 Existing law establishes the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration and requires the director serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. Existing law requires, among other things, that the director develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs, and monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.
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4342 This bill would recast those provisions to rename the director as the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The bill would place the director in charge of the office, and would require the director to report to the Governor and the Legislature on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees by January 1, 2023, and require the director to provide a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs. The bill would require the director to incorporate refugee services, resources, and programs into the online clearinghouse by January 1, 2023, and would require the director to monitor statewide laws and regulations that serve refugees, in addition to immigrants.
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4544 The changes made by this bill would be in effect until January 1, 2029, and as of that date would be repealed.
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4746 The provisions of this bill would only become operative if funds have been appropriated for the purposes described in the bill in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
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4948 Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.
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57-The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12800 of the Government Code is amended to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 2. Section 12800 is added to the Government Code, to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 3. Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced enhancing civic participation by, and improving receiving society openness to to, immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance enhance, and reduce obstacles to, immigrant integration, integration into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained obtained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act Chapter (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 2) and Section 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 4. Section 65050 of the Government Code is amended to read:65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 5. Section 65050 is added to the Government Code, to read:65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 3 of this act, which adds Section 12839.7 of the Government Code, imposes a limitation on the publics right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies within the meaning of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. Pursuant to that constitutional provision, the Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest:In order to protect the privacy interests of immigrants and refugees, it is essential to maintain the confidentiality of the records described in Section 3 of this act.
56+The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12800 of the Government Code is amended to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 2. Section 12800 is added to the Government Code, to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 3. Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced civic participation by, and receiving society openness to immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act (Section 8310.3), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 and Section 15160, 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.9.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 4. Section 65050 of the Government Code is amended to read:65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 5. Section 65050 is added to the Government Code, to read:65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 3 of this act, which adds Section 12839.7 of the Government Code, imposes a limitation on the publics right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies within the meaning of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. Pursuant to that constitutional provision, the Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest:In order to protect the privacy interests of immigrants and refugees, it is essential to maintain the confidentiality of the records described in Section 3 of this act.
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63-SECTION 1. Section 12800 of the Government Code is amended to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
62+SECTION 1. Section 12800 of the Government Code is amended to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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6564 SECTION 1. Section 12800 of the Government Code is amended to read:
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69-12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
68+12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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71-12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
70+12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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73-12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
72+12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies:(1) Business, Consumer Services, and Housing.(2) Transportation.(3) California Environmental Protection.(4) California Health and Human Services.(5) Labor and Workforce Development.(6) Natural Resources.(7) Government Operations.(8) Corrections and Rehabilitation.(9) Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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9796 (b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organization structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.
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99-(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
98+(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
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103-SEC. 2. Section 12800 is added to the Government Code, to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
102+SEC. 2. Section 12800 is added to the Government Code, to read:12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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105104 SEC. 2. Section 12800 is added to the Government Code, to read:
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109-12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
108+12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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111-12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
110+12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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113-12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
112+12800. (a) There are in the state government the following agencies: Business, Consumer Services, and Housing; Transportation; California Environmental Protection; California Health and Human Services; Labor and Workforce Development; Natural Resources; Government Operations; and Corrections and Rehabilitation.(b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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119118 (b) The secretary of an agency shall be generally responsible for the sound fiscal management of each department, office, or other unit within the agency. The secretary shall review and approve the proposed budget of each department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall hold the head of each department, office, or other unit responsible for management control over the administrative, fiscal, and program performance of the respective department, office, or other unit. The secretary shall review the operations and evaluate the performance at appropriate intervals of each department, office, or other unit, and shall seek continually to improve the organizational structure, the operating policies, and the management information systems of each department, office, or other unit.
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120+(c) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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123-SEC. 3. Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced enhancing civic participation by, and improving receiving society openness to to, immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance enhance, and reduce obstacles to, immigrant integration, integration into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained obtained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act Chapter (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 2) and Section 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
122+SEC. 3. Article 15 (commencing with Section 12839) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced civic participation by, and receiving society openness to immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act (Section 8310.3), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 and Section 15160, 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.9.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
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129- Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced enhancing civic participation by, and improving receiving society openness to to, immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance enhance, and reduce obstacles to, immigrant integration, integration into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained obtained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act Chapter (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 2) and Section 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
128+ Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced civic participation by, and receiving society openness to immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act (Section 8310.3), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 and Section 15160, 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.9.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
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131- Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced enhancing civic participation by, and improving receiving society openness to to, immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance enhance, and reduce obstacles to, immigrant integration, integration into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained obtained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act Chapter (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 2) and Section 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
130+ Article 15. Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.12839.1. For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) Agency means the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency.(b) Immigrant integration means the process of improving economic mobility for, enhanced civic participation by, and receiving society openness to immigrants.(c) Office means the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.(d) Secretary means the individual appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 12839.12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.12839.4. The agencys purpose shall be to reduce obstacles and enhance immigrant integration, into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the state.12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.12839.6. The secretary may do all of the following:(a) Inform the Legislature of its position on any legislative proposal pending before the Legislature and urge the introduction of legislative proposals.(b) State their position and viewpoint on issues developed in the performance of its duties and responsibilities as specified in this chapter.(c) Coordinate with local immigrant affairs offices to streamline services and maximize their impact.(d) Create a clearinghouse of information and referral systems for services available to immigrants.(e) Monitor the implementation of passed legislation across different sectors as it relates to immigrants and refugees.(f) Engage the federal government and federal agencies, when appropriate, to maximize effectiveness of services provided to immigrants and refugees.(g) Make policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act (Section 8310.3), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 and Section 15160, 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.12839.8. Any report required to be submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this article shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.12839.9. This article shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.12839.9.12839.10. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
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137136 12839. (a) There is hereby created in state government the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, to be headed by a secretary. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, subject to Senate confirmation. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(b) The Governor may appoint two chief deputy secretaries of the Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency, subject to Senate confirmation. The chief deputy secretaries shall hold office at the pleasure of the secretary.(c) The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hereby established within the agency, under the direction of the Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 65050.
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161160 12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.(b) It is the goal of this article to incorporate future and existing programs created specifically to assist immigrants and refugees into the office. Moreover, it is the intent of the Legislature to place future programs to assist immigrants and refugees within the office.(c) All property of any office, agency, or department that relates to functions concerning immigrant and refugee affairs is hereby transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. If any doubt arises as to whether that property is required to be transferred, the Department of General Services shall determine whether any property is required to be transferred pursuant to this subdivision.(d) Any unencumbered balance of any appropriation and any other funds that were available for use in connection with any function, or the administration of any law, transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs by this article is hereby transferred to the office for deposit into the fund for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to whether any funds are required to be transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine whether the transfer is required pursuant to this subdivision.(e) Every officer and employee of any office, agency, or department who is performing a function transferred to the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and who is serving in the state civil service, other than as a temporary employee, shall be transferred to the office pursuant to the provisions of Section 19050.9. The status, position, and rights of any officer or employee of the former office, agency, or department shall not be affected by the transfer and shall be retained by the person as an officer or employee of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, as the case may be, pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2), except as to a position that is exempt from civil service.
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165164 12839.2. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that immigrant integration requires an intentional process that incorporates the needs of immigrants, their families, and their communities into policies governing our cities, regions, and states. Because immigrants make significant contributions to their regions, immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society both have a responsibility for integration, and both benefit as they work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.
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175174 12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.
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179178 12839.3. The Immigrant and Refugee Integration Fund is hereby established within the State Treasury. Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 12839.2 shall be used for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. Other moneys deposited into the fund shall be available to the office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the office to defray its expenses for administering this article.
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187186 12839.5. The director shall do all of the following:(a) Develop a mission statement, strategic plan, and matrix of success for the office.(b) Establish a permanent structure within the state to serve immigrants and refugees.(c) Assist other state agencies in evaluating their programs for accessibility and effectiveness in providing services to immigrants and refugees.(d) Coordinate integration efforts among state agencies and recommend policy and budget mechanisms for meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.(e) Engage stakeholders inside and outside of government to identify key integration opportunities and challenges, and to communicate the critical importance of immigrant and refugee integration for the success of immigrants, refugees, their children, the communities in which they settle, and of the nation as a whole.(f) Develop and execute grant programs that directly support capacity building and training among state agencies and state and local communities through technical assistance, training, organizing, and other programs.(g) Identify effective practices and successful modes of delivering services to immigrant and refugee communities.(h) Evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to immigrant and refugee communities.(i) Report to the Legislature on a biannual basis on successes and challenges in meeting immigrant and refugee integration goals.
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231-12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained obtained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act Chapter (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 2) and Section 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.
230+12839.7. (a) Interagency sharing of information shall be limited to demographics only. Personal information of immigrants and refugees attained under this article shall not be shared outside the agency.(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act (Section 8310.3), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 and Section 15160, 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The agency shall not use any agency resources, including, but not limited to, agency funds, personnel, and infrastructure, to directly or indirectly participate or assist in immigration enforcement activity.
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236+(b) The agency will adhere to all applicable data protection laws in order to protect the information of immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1), the California Religious Freedom Act (Section 8310.3), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8310.3) of Division 1 of Title 2 and Section 15160, 15160 of this code, and Sections 1653.5, 12800, 12801, 12801.5, 12801.9, 12801.10, and 12801.11 of the Vehicle Code.
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259-SEC. 4. Section 65050 of the Government Code is amended to read:65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
260+SEC. 4. Section 65050 of the Government Code is amended to read:65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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265-65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
266+65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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267-65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
268+65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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269-65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
270+65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.(b) The director shall do all of the following:(1) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants and refugees. The report shall include both of the following:(A) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants and refugees, including, those without legal presence.(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.(3) By July 10, 2017, develop and maintain an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(4) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants and refugees.(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(2) The amendments made to, and the repeal of, this section by the act adding this paragraph shall only become operative if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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273274 65050. (a) There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant and Refugee Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant and refugee services and policies in California.
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282+(B) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants and refugees, including including, but not limited to, naturalization services and other immigrant and refugee assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.
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283284 (2) By January 1, 2023, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in paragraph (1) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant and refugee assistance policies and programs.
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289-(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
290+(c) This (1) Subject to paragraph (2), this section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
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293-SEC. 5. Section 65050 is added to the Government Code, to read:65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
294+SEC. 5. Section 65050 is added to the Government Code, to read:65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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295296 SEC. 5. Section 65050 is added to the Government Code, to read:
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299-65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
300+65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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301-65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
302+65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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303-65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
304+65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Develop a comprehensive statewide report on programs and services that serve immigrants, including immigrants regardless of legal presence. The report shall include both of the following:(1) Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies that create programs or authorize the access or participation of immigrants, including immigrants without legal presence.(2) Programs and services currently managed by a state agency or department to support California immigrants, such as naturalization services and other immigrant assistance programs, and the agency or department responsible for administering the funding or implementing the program.(b) On or before January 10, 2017, report to the Governor and the Legislature on the programs and services described in subdivision (a) and a statewide plan for better implementation and coordination of immigrant assistance policies and programs.(c) On or before July 10, 2017, develop an online clearinghouse of immigrant services, resources, and programs.(d) Monitor the implementation of statewide laws and regulations that serve immigrants.(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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307308 65050. There is hereby established a Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration. The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall serve as the statewide lead for the planning and coordination of immigrant services and policies in California. The duties of the Statewide Director of Immigrant Integration shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
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321-(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
322+(e) This section shall only become operative on January 1, 2029. 2029, if an appropriation is made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
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323324 SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 3 of this act, which adds Section 12839.7 of the Government Code, imposes a limitation on the publics right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies within the meaning of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. Pursuant to that constitutional provision, the Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest:In order to protect the privacy interests of immigrants and refugees, it is essential to maintain the confidentiality of the records described in Section 3 of this act.
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325326 SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 3 of this act, which adds Section 12839.7 of the Government Code, imposes a limitation on the publics right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies within the meaning of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. Pursuant to that constitutional provision, the Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest:In order to protect the privacy interests of immigrants and refugees, it is essential to maintain the confidentiality of the records described in Section 3 of this act.
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327328 SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 3 of this act, which adds Section 12839.7 of the Government Code, imposes a limitation on the publics right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies within the meaning of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution. Pursuant to that constitutional provision, the Legislature makes the following findings to demonstrate the interest protected by this limitation and the need for protecting that interest:
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