Section 32400 - [See Note] Legislative findings and intent(a) The Legislature finds that as many as one million seven hundred thousand undocumented foreign nationals could be granted amnesty and would seek permanent residency in California under the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). Under the act, eligible undocumented foreign nationals would be required to demonstrate an understanding of ordinary English and a knowledge and understanding of the history and government of the United States.(b) Further, it is the intent of the Legislature to establish a state test for use by eligible foreign nationals that would attest to their understanding of English and understanding of the history and government of the United States to meet the requirements of Section 312 of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1423) and the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603).Amended by Stats 2016 ch 69 (AB 1850),s 3, eff. 1/1/2017, op. 1/20/2017if, inter alia, H.R. 3785, 114th Cong., or an equivalent measure becomes law and makes certain changes in terminology.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.