While national attention on immigration has declined, state legislatures are deliberating record levels of immigrant-related legislation, confirmed the National Conference of State Legislatures, according to a July 17, 2009, report.
In the first half of 2009, state legislation related to immigration topped last year's totals. So far this year (between January 1-June 30, 2009), more than 1400 bills have been considered in all 50 states. At least 144 laws and 115 resolutions have been enacted in 44 states, with bills sent to governors in two additional states. A total of 285 bills and resolutions has passed legislatures; 23 of these bills are pending Governor's approval and three bills were vetoed. No bills have been enacted in Alaska, Massachusetts, Michigan or Ohio.
In the first half of 2009, state legislation related to immigration topped last year's totals. So far this year (between January 1-June 30, 2009), more than 1400 bills have been considered in all 50 states. At least 144 laws and 115 resolutions have been enacted in 44 states, with bills sent to governors in two additional states. A total of 285 bills and resolutions has passed legislatures; 23 of these bills are pending Governor's approval and three bills were vetoed. No bills have been enacted in Alaska, Massachusetts, Michigan or Ohio.
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