Susie
10-13-2007, 06:36 AM
This huge amount of legislation, has surprised me , just goes to show what does happen and can happen
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/immig/2007immigrationupdate.htm
As of July 2, 2007, no fewer than 1404 pieces of legislation related to immigrants and immigration had been introduced among the 50 state legislatures. From January to July 2nd 2007, 170 bills became law in 41 states. Four bills have been vetoed by the Governor. Another twelve bills are pending gubernatorial approval.
State legislators have introduced roughly two and a half times more bills in 2007, than in 2006. The number of enactments from 2006 (84) has more than doubled to 170 in 2007. Several states are still in session so there could be additional legislation related to immigrants later this year.
In the continued absence of a comprehensive federal reform of the United States’ challenged immigration system, states have displayed an unprecedented level of activity – and have developed a variety of their own approaches and different solutions.
Arizona passed a law prohibiting employers from hiring undocumented workers. The law requires all employers to use the Basic Pilot Program. Businesses who do not comply face suspension or revocation of their business licenses. The Illinois legislature, in contrast, passed legislation, which is pending gubernatorial approval, that would prohibit employers from enrolling in the Employment Eligibility Verification System until the system meets certain accuracy criteria. Arkansas, in an adopted resolution, requests the federal government to develop a guest worker taxation system to provide basic health care services to guest workers. Oregon passed a law making it illegal to perform any immigration consultation without active status in the Oregon Bar. Texas tackled the issue of human trafficking.
Immigration-related legislation covers almost every policy arena relevant in state legislatures.
Many states have focused on employment, health, identification and driver’s and other licenses, law enforcement, public benefits, and human trafficking.
In the employment arena, states have introduced and enacted a variety of legislation focusing on employment eligibility verification requirements on both the employer and the employee level. Several enactments also focus on employment eligibility verification with respect to unemployment benefits and workers compensation.
States also remain very committed to combating human trafficking. A variety of state laws stiffen penalties, set up commissions to study and monitor the subject and also provide services for victims.
Several states enacted proposals in the field of public benefits, requiring proof of lawful residence in the United States for the receipt of public benefits. A number of states also enacted programs aiming to facilitate and promote the integration of immigrants into society.
Another area with significant state activity is that of identification and documentation requirements. Several states have implemented laws that put in place identity verification mechanisms, including lawful status determinations, before driver’s and business licenses are issued to applicants.
This report gives an quantitative overview of introduced legislation and briefly analyzes enacted laws relating to immigrants and refugees. This report not only includes legislative proposals and laws solely concerned with immigration enforcement but also all those in which immigrants – whether authorized or unauthorized, migrants, aliens and refugees are affected.
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/immig/2007immigrationupdate.htm
As of July 2, 2007, no fewer than 1404 pieces of legislation related to immigrants and immigration had been introduced among the 50 state legislatures. From January to July 2nd 2007, 170 bills became law in 41 states. Four bills have been vetoed by the Governor. Another twelve bills are pending gubernatorial approval.
State legislators have introduced roughly two and a half times more bills in 2007, than in 2006. The number of enactments from 2006 (84) has more than doubled to 170 in 2007. Several states are still in session so there could be additional legislation related to immigrants later this year.
In the continued absence of a comprehensive federal reform of the United States’ challenged immigration system, states have displayed an unprecedented level of activity – and have developed a variety of their own approaches and different solutions.
Arizona passed a law prohibiting employers from hiring undocumented workers. The law requires all employers to use the Basic Pilot Program. Businesses who do not comply face suspension or revocation of their business licenses. The Illinois legislature, in contrast, passed legislation, which is pending gubernatorial approval, that would prohibit employers from enrolling in the Employment Eligibility Verification System until the system meets certain accuracy criteria. Arkansas, in an adopted resolution, requests the federal government to develop a guest worker taxation system to provide basic health care services to guest workers. Oregon passed a law making it illegal to perform any immigration consultation without active status in the Oregon Bar. Texas tackled the issue of human trafficking.
Immigration-related legislation covers almost every policy arena relevant in state legislatures.
Many states have focused on employment, health, identification and driver’s and other licenses, law enforcement, public benefits, and human trafficking.
In the employment arena, states have introduced and enacted a variety of legislation focusing on employment eligibility verification requirements on both the employer and the employee level. Several enactments also focus on employment eligibility verification with respect to unemployment benefits and workers compensation.
States also remain very committed to combating human trafficking. A variety of state laws stiffen penalties, set up commissions to study and monitor the subject and also provide services for victims.
Several states enacted proposals in the field of public benefits, requiring proof of lawful residence in the United States for the receipt of public benefits. A number of states also enacted programs aiming to facilitate and promote the integration of immigrants into society.
Another area with significant state activity is that of identification and documentation requirements. Several states have implemented laws that put in place identity verification mechanisms, including lawful status determinations, before driver’s and business licenses are issued to applicants.
This report gives an quantitative overview of introduced legislation and briefly analyzes enacted laws relating to immigrants and refugees. This report not only includes legislative proposals and laws solely concerned with immigration enforcement but also all those in which immigrants – whether authorized or unauthorized, migrants, aliens and refugees are affected.