Prohibiting aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefit in accordance with applicable federal law.

What it does: Bars people unlawfully present in the U.S. from state or local public benefits, except those federal law requires. Requires applicants 18 or older to prove lawful presence, agencies to verify through the federal SAVE program, and bars reduced in-state tuition for them. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Conference Committee Report was adopted

A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on SB 254, which bars unlawfully present aliens from state or local public benefits, including reduced in-state tuition, and requires status verification through the SAVE program. (AI-written)

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