HB124

New Americans Division In Wsd

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Establishes the New Americans Division within the Workforce Solutions Department to support non-citizens in New Mexico's workforce.

The bill creates the New Americans Division within the Workforce Solutions Department to support non-citizens in New Mexico's workforce and as entrepreneurs. The division will support educational and workforce training initiatives, identify strategies for improving integration, assist businesses in employing new Americans, and identify pathways for advancement in priority sectors. It will also study the economic impact of refugee resettlement in New Mexico and report findings to relevant committees and stakeholders.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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12 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 16

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee

Feb 15

10:00 AM

Senate Rules Committee

History

Mar 9

House

Signed by Governor - Chapter 61 - Mar. 9

Feb 18

Senate

Passed in the Senate - Y:22 N:12

Feb 17

Senate

SFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation