E-Verify Program; requires state agencies and those newly hired to perform work in State. (HB737)
Introduced By
Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
E-Verify Program. Requires agencies of the Commonwealth, public contractors, localities, and employers with 15 or more employees within the Commonwealth to enroll in the E-Verify Program by December 1, 2010, and to use the Program for each newly hired employee who is to perform work within the Commonwealth. Employers and contractors that fail to do so are subject to suspension or revocation of certain licenses. Licenses will be reinstated when a business establishment enrolls in the Program or, if already enrolled but not using the Program, prepares and implements a compliance plan. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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Comments
VACOLAO opposes legislation like this that imposes additional administrative and paperwork burdens on small businesses without any indication that the benefits of doing so outweigh the costs.