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House reinstates annual refugee resettlement reporting requirement; bill passes 56–12
Summary
Lawmakers reinstated a reporting requirement that refugee resettlement agencies provide annual data — including country of origin, age and education — to the governor and legislature to help communities plan services. Supporters said the information aids nonprofits and local governments; some members cited administrative burden concerns.
Pierre — The House on Thursday passed House Bill 11‑06, a measure to require annual reports from refugee resettlement agencies containing data such as country of origin, age and education to help state and local planning.
Proponents said the data help local governments, nonprofits and service providers…
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