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Committee on Immigration

Thursday, December 19, 2024 · 11:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Immigration Committee passed two resolutions aimed at helping immigrants access jobs and business opportunities in New York. The first resolution calls on state lawmakers to pass the Empire State Licensing Act, which would allow immigrants regardless of citizenship status to obtain professional licenses. The second resolution asks the state to create tax credits for businesses that train newly arrived immigrants.

Key Decisions

  • Empire State Licensing Act Resolution Passed
  • Immigrant Workforce Development Tax Credit Resolution Passed
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Agenda

  1. Res 0468-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.5964/A.8263, also known as the Empire State Licensing Act, which provides all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status, or lack thereof
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Res 0576-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation amending the tax law to authorize the City of New York to offer a tax credit for businesses to incentivize the creation of workforce development and training programs for newly arrived immigrants.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Roll Call
  4. Untitled item
  5. Res 0468-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.5964/A.8263, also known as the Empire State Licensing Act, which provides all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status, or lack thereof
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Resolution was Approved by Committee

  6. Res 0576-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation amending the tax law to authorize the City of New York to offer a tax credit for businesses to incentivize the creation of workforce development and training programs for newly arrived immigrants.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.