5023-S AMH KLIP TANG 119

SSB 5023 - H AMD TO JUDI COMM AMD (H-2272.1/11) 579

By Representative Klippert

ADOPTED 04/07/2011

    On page 4, after line 24 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec.  4. A new section is added to chapter 19.154 RCW to read as follows:

    Persons who are not licensed to practice law in this state or who are not otherwise permitted to represent others under federal law in an immigration matter may engage in the following services for compensation:

    (1) Translate words on a government form that the person seeking services presents to the person providing translation services;

    (2) Secure existing documents for the person seeking services.  Existing documents include, for example, birth and marriage certificates; and

    (3) Offer other immigration related services that are not prohibited under this chapter or any other provision of law or do not constitute the practice of law."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:   Adds a new section stating that persons who are not attorneys or otherwise permitted under federal law to represent immigrants may, for compensation: (1) translate words on government forms that the immigrant presents to the person providing translation; (2) secure existing documents, such as birth and marriage certificates; and (3) offer other immigration related services that are not prohibited by the act or other law or that do not constitute the practice of law.

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