Thread: RHODE ISLAND (2011)

RHODE ISLAND LAWMAKER CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT STATE HOUSE: http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Email/RepE ... strict.asp

CONTACT STATE SENATE: http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Email/SenE ... strict.asp

Sample Message: Please call and write all RI Lawmakers to say:
"Please stop illegal aliens from voting or receiving taxpayer benefits in Rhode Island. Please empower local police to enforce existing immigration laws."

Please support Bill Numbers 5092 that allows Sheriff Departments determine someones Immigration Status

Please oppose Bill Numbers 5245 that is the Dream Act at the state level

Rhode Island: contact list for local offices.

Senate:
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Senate/

House of Reps:
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/House/

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BILL

HOUSE BILL 5092

Introduced By: Representatives Reilly, Newberry, Johnston, Phillips, and Corvese

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS

This act would require the division of sheriffs to verify the immigration status of each incarcerated person presented to the court for any hearing.

This act would take effect upon passage.

STATUS::
01/20/2011 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
04/06/2011 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtext11 ... /h5092.htm

PLEASE OPPOSE THIS BILL

HOUSE BILL 5245

THE RHODE ISLAND DREAM ACT OF 2011

Introduced By: Representatives Diaz, Slater, Ajello, Silva, and Williams

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT EQUAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT

The student is a U.S. citizen, has lawful immigration status, or, if the student is not a U.S. citizen and does not have a lawful immigration status, has filed an application for lawful immigration status, or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to do so. The affidavit shall not require students to reveal their immigration or citizenship status. Provided, that any student who, because of the lack of lawful immigration status, is not eligible to receive financial assistance from the federal government and/or the State of Rhode Island for attending an institution of higher education, shall not apply for and or receive such financial assistance and/or exemption.

TEXT OF BILL: http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText11 ... /H5245.pdf

STATUS:
02/03/2011 Introduced, referred to House Finance

http://dirac.rilin.state.ri.us/BillStat ... Status&WCU

R.I. Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on immigration
March 23, 2011
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-232136.html