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2019 House Bill 1815: Establishing a statewide policy supporting Washington state's economy and immigrants' role in the workplace
Introduced by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (Mukilteo) (D) on January 31, 2019
Referred to the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on January 31, 2019
Substitute offered in the House on February 20, 2019
Establishes the Keep Washington Working Act.
?Creates the Keep Washington Working statewide workgroup.
?Requires the Attorney General to publish model policies for limiting immigration enforcement to the fullest extent possible consistent with state and federal laws for certain entities.
?Prohibits certain actions by law enforcement agencies and the Department of Corrections.
Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on February 22, 2019