ACR 5: Directs the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs to conduct an interim study on the activities of federal officials engaging in the investigation or enforcement of immigration laws in this State. (BDR R-19)
ACR 5 status: Introduced — (No further action taken.) (updated Nov 19, 2025).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialHere is a simple summary: Lawmakers are asking for an official study on how federal immigration agents are operating in our state. This bill would require a group of state representatives to look into what those agents are doing and report back on their findings. It is currently being debated in the state Assembly....
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct impact on environmental policy identified
Risks
- no direct impact on environmental policy identified
Economy
Benefits
- study may clarify local resource allocation regarding federal activities
Risks
- potential for state resources to be diverted to study committee activities
Society
Benefits
- increases legislative oversight of federal enforcement actions
Risks
- risks exacerbating political polarization regarding immigration policy
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for increased friction between state legislative oversight and federal agency operations
Analysis based solely on abstract; full study parameters unknown
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Introduced
Current(No further action taken.)
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