HF3480

Purpose

• The bill requires a study of the economic impact of a federal immigration enforcement operation called Operation Metro Surge. It also provides funding and requires a report on the study.

Main provisions

• Fiscal year 2027: The general fund gives money to the commissioner of management and budget to hire a nonpartisan entity to study the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge.
• The study must quantify the economic effects on state child care providers, other businesses, counties, cities, school districts, and other impacted parties.
• By February 1, 2027, the commissioner must deliver the study report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.

Significant changes to existing law

• Creates a new requirement for the state government to study and report on the economic impacts of a federal immigration enforcement operation, and allocates funding to carry out that study.

Timeline and reporting

• Funding available in fiscal year 2027.
• Final report due by February 1, 2027.
• Report must go to specified legislative committee leaders in both the House and Senate.

Affected parties and scope

• Includes state child care providers, other businesses, counties, cities, school districts, and other groups impacted by Operation Metro Surge.

How it fits with state government

• Adds a new statutory obligation for the state to evaluate and disclose economic effects of a federal enforcement action, using a nonpartisan contractor, and to share findings with lawmakers.

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