Blondee
03-25-2008, 01:01 PM
Assemblywoman Audra Strickland Introduces Legislation To End Benefits To Illegal Immigrants
AB3x 20 and ACA 14 addresses massive state budget deficit by preventing taxpayer-funded state benefits to illegal immigrants
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Samuel Chung
(916) 319-2037
Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) announced the introduction of two measures that aims to end state taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants–AB3x 20 and its companion bill ACA 14— in order to address the budget deficit which is estimated to be upwards of $16 billion dollars.
AB3x 20 was introduced in the 3rd extraordinary session and, if enacted, would prevent taxpayer-funded state benefits, outside of those required by federal law, from going to illegal immigrants. As an extraordinary session bill, the measure would go into effect within 90 days of being signed into law.
“It is simply wrong to make cuts to programs for legal residents while continuing to fund illegal immigration, and then raising taxes on Californians,” said Strickland.
Specifically, AB3x 20 would require individuals to provide evidence of his or her right to lawfully reside in the U.S. when applying to a government entity for a public benefit funded by state monies. This is similar to the proof of residency required for all legal employment.
“Illegal immigration is costing taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Many very important programs, which are reserved for taxpaying residents of this state, may face funding reductions in the upcoming year. Millions of California citizens involved in education, foster care, various health related programs, and many others will suffer as a result of Sacramento legislators’ insistence on subsidizing illegal immigration,” said Strickland. “We need these laws to protect legal residents.”
In terms of policy, ACA 14 contains the same provisions as AB3x 20; however, ACA 14 will place an initiative on the ballot for the people of California to decide. If approved by voters, legislators cannot overturn the policy without going back to the voters.
AB3x 20 and ACA 14 addresses massive state budget deficit by preventing taxpayer-funded state benefits to illegal immigrants
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Samuel Chung
(916) 319-2037
Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) announced the introduction of two measures that aims to end state taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants–AB3x 20 and its companion bill ACA 14— in order to address the budget deficit which is estimated to be upwards of $16 billion dollars.
AB3x 20 was introduced in the 3rd extraordinary session and, if enacted, would prevent taxpayer-funded state benefits, outside of those required by federal law, from going to illegal immigrants. As an extraordinary session bill, the measure would go into effect within 90 days of being signed into law.
“It is simply wrong to make cuts to programs for legal residents while continuing to fund illegal immigration, and then raising taxes on Californians,” said Strickland.
Specifically, AB3x 20 would require individuals to provide evidence of his or her right to lawfully reside in the U.S. when applying to a government entity for a public benefit funded by state monies. This is similar to the proof of residency required for all legal employment.
“Illegal immigration is costing taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Many very important programs, which are reserved for taxpaying residents of this state, may face funding reductions in the upcoming year. Millions of California citizens involved in education, foster care, various health related programs, and many others will suffer as a result of Sacramento legislators’ insistence on subsidizing illegal immigration,” said Strickland. “We need these laws to protect legal residents.”
In terms of policy, ACA 14 contains the same provisions as AB3x 20; however, ACA 14 will place an initiative on the ballot for the people of California to decide. If approved by voters, legislators cannot overturn the policy without going back to the voters.