New York City Council
Committee on Immigration
Dec 19, 2024
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11:00 AM
6 min
Summary
A vote. The committee passes two resolutions: Resolution 468 urging the New York State Legislature to pass the Empire State Licensing Act, providing access to professional licenses regardless of immigration status; and Resolution 576 calling for state legislation to authorize New York City to offer tax credits for businesses creating workforce development programs for newly arrived immigrants.
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Council Member Alexa Avilés opens meeting and introduces resolutions for vote
Council Member Alexa Avilés, chair of the Committee on Immigration, opens the meeting and introduces two resolutions for vote: Resolution 468 and Resolution 576. She explains the purpose of each …
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Council Member Crystal Hudson speaks in support of Resolution 468 on Empire State Licensing Act
Council Member Crystal Hudson delivers remarks in support of Resolution 468, which urges the New York State Legislature to pass the Empire State Licensing Act. She emphasizes the importance of …
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48 sec
Majority Leader Amanda Farías presents Resolution 576 on tax credits for immigrant workforce development
Majority Leader Amanda Farías introduces Resolution 576, which calls for state legislation to authorize New York City to offer tax credits to businesses creating workforce development programs for newly arrived …
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Committee vote on Resolutions 468 and 576
The Committee on Immigration voted to adopt both Resolution 468 and Resolution 576. - Yeas: 6 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 Both resolutions were passed unanimously by the committee …
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