Section 54-60-31 - Office of legal immigration - DutiesThere is created an office of legal immigration within the department of commerce. Employees of the office of legal immigration report to the commissioner. The office of legal immigration:
1. Shall develop and implement a statewide strategy to support businesses in recruiting and retaining foreign labor, including immigrants already in the United States and integration of immigrants into the state to promote economic opportunities for immigrant communities.2. Shall advise and make recommendations to the governor, legislative assembly, and state agencies regarding immigrant integration and foreign labor issues.3. Shall develop a pilot program to support businesses pursuing or employing legal immigrants and to support communities to develop immigration integration plans and activities.4. May contract with other state agencies to develop and administer programs or services related to immigration integration and access to basic needs that promote entrance and movement throughout the workforce.5. May contract with an organization with expertise related to the goals of the office of legal immigration.Added by S.L. 2023, ch. 522 (SB 2142),§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.