An Act establishing the welcoming Alaska office; establishing the welcoming Alaska center; establishing the Welcoming Alaska Advisory Committee; repealing the office of citizenship assistance; and providing for an effective date.
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This bill establishes several new offices and committees within the Alaska state government to support immigrants, refugees, and newcomers. It creates the Welcoming Alaska Office and Center, establishes a Welcoming Alaska Advisory Committee, and repeals the Office of Citizenship Assistance. The bill aims to improve employment opportunities, access to services, and integration of these populations into Alaskan society, and it also designates a state refugee coordinator and outlines a study to assess immigration opportunities and set goals for the new office.
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