Bill Summary for S 492 (2017-2018)

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May 17 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 492 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 29, 2017
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT COMPLETION OF T AND U VISA VERIFICATIONS IS DISCRETIONARY ON THE PART OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE A FEE.
Intro. by Sanderson.

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Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends proposed GS 64-49 (regarding the authority of certifying agencies to complete law enforcement certifications for T or U visa applicants) to amend the definition of local certifying agency to also include any state or local authority with responsibility for the investigation or prosecution of a qualifying crime or criminal activity under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Replaces the term "local certifying agency" with "certifying agency" throughout the act.