Bill that would fine contractors who hire illegal immigrants fails in committee



March 11, 2009 5:24 PM ET

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee rejected for a second time a bill that would allow a state board to fine contractors who knowingly employ illegal immigrants.

The measure by Rep. Jim Nickels, D-Sherwood, failed Wednesday on a 9-10 vote.