Vermont S0044 requires legislative approval for immigration agreements and mandates public hearings.

Vermont S0044 mandates that the Governor must obtain approval from the General Assembly before entering into certain immigration agreements. The Governor must provide the full text of the proposed agreement and an analysis of its potential impacts at least 60 days before the General Assembly votes. Public hearings must be held to gather input from Vermonters, including immigrant advocacy organizations. No agreement can be entered into if the General Assembly is not in session.

Vermont S0044 requires legislative approval for immigration agreements and mandates public hearings.

Vermont S0044 mandates that the Governor must obtain approval from the General Assembly before entering into certain immigration agreements. The Governor must provide the full text of the proposed agreement and an analysis of its potential impacts at least 60 days before the General Assembly votes. Public hearings must be held to gather input from Vermonters, including immigrant advocacy organizations. No agreement can be entered into if the General Assembly is not in session.