Thread: Senate rejects immigration bills

"The Senate today resoundingly rejected five controversial immigration bills, including a proposal that supporters say is aimed at getting the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the issue of American citizenship. "

Viva La Mexico We tried.... Sorry
I am just beyond any emotion. Numb! Oh......Jeeez
http://azcapitoltimes.com/?utm_campaign ... ource=home

We have to fight on Airdale.... Believe me,I know how you feel. The "traitors" will be targeted for replacement,you can count on It.... Also,I believe that a birthright citizenship bill will be brought up In the House of Representatives ....

Originally Posted by airdale

Viva La Mexico We tryed.... Sorry
I am just beyond any emotion. Numb! Oh......Jeeez

airdale don't worry, we know how hard you've been fighting, not just for Az. but for America, and hell "Dawg!" we're just getting warmed up for the big Dance! Plus you got Sheriff Joe he always brightens my day!

Originally Posted by stevetheroofer

Originally Posted by airdale

Viva La Mexico We tryed.... Sorry
I am just beyond any emotion. Numb! Oh......Jeeez

airdale don't worry, we know how hard you've been fighting, not just for Az. but for America, and hell "Dawg!" we're just getting warmed up for the big Dance! Plus you got Sheriff Joe he always brightens my day!

Thats the ticket! Get a job at Joe's house. Wash his car and mow his lawn!
All while the little jackpot kids frolic happily too the illegal alien corn/vender's carts and ice creme and their parents, uncle Jose, and Ernesto screw us out of every dollar in the
state coffers. The little ones look so cute. Awwww....................And Jose continue lowering our wages, raping your childrens education and future(because your children are not as cute).
Thanks to you A.Z Senate. Thanks too to you Utah.

We can all sleep a lot LESS BETTER AT NIGHT! ......

Arizona Senate Panel OKs Illegal…Aliens, and their U.S tax payer subsidized little cuties!





More News »Arizona Senate Rejects 5 Immigration Bills
Updated: Thursday, 17 Mar 2011, 10:20 PM MDT
Published : Thursday, 17 Mar 2011, 5:23 PM MDT

PHOENIX - The Arizona Senate soundly defeated five bills aimed at illegal immigration on Thursday in a marked departure from last year, when enactment of a tough local enforcement measure put the state at the heart of a fierce national debate over the issue.

Majority Republicans were split in their votes on the defeated bills, which included two measures intended to force a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against automatic citizenship for U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants. The other three dealt with health care, public services and everyday activities such as driving.

With business leaders urging lawmakers to put the issue aside to avoid damaging the still-ailing economy, "it's time for us to take a timeout," said Republican Sen. John McComish of Phoenix. "It's something that the people don't want us to be focusing on."

Critics also said the bills rejected Thursday were over-reaching and flawed.

Supporters of the measures voiced frustration and said there could be political fallout for lawmakers who voted against them. "The lack of political courage" is the only impediment to step up pressure on illegal immigration, said Republican Sen. Russell Pearce, the sponsor of the 2010 law.

The two bills on citizenship were defeated on votes of 12-18 and 11-19 as majority Republicans split on the issue. The chamber's nine Democrats voted against all of the bills.

"I'm hopeful that now we can move on and focus on the business of the state," Democratic Minority Leader David Schapira of Tempe said after the three-hour floor session.

One of the rejected bills would have required hospitals to contact federal immigration officials or local law enforcement if people being treated lack insurance and can't demonstrate legal status.

Critics said that would burden hospitals, but Republican Sen. Steve Smith of Maricopa said his bill didn't require much.

"Maybe you forgot it's illegal to be in this country illegally," he said during the vote on his bill. "We just ask them to report the crime, not be the judge and executioner."

Also defeated was a bill to require schools to file reports on enrollments of illegal immigrant students.

The fifth bill was a sweeping measure sponsored by Pearce. It would have made it a crime for illegal immigrants to drive in Arizona. It also had provisions on registering vehicles, workplace hiring and various public benefits.

It would ban illegal immigrants from attending Arizona's public universities and community colleges. The state does not now have a ban but it does require illegal immigrants to pay higher, non-resident tuition rates.

Pearce's bill also would have required eviction of public housing tenants who let illegal immigrants live with them and make applicants for vehicle titles and registration prove they are in the country legally.

Pearce and other supporters said cracking down on illegal immigration would provide relief to taxpayers by cutting costs for education, health care and other services.

The 2010 law known as SB1070 resulted in protests, boycotts and legal challenges. A federal judge has put key provisions on hold. Earlier Thursday, Gov. Jan Brewer said she didn't have positions on the bills and she declined to wave off legislators from taking up the issue of illegal immigration again.

"I believe that illegal immigration is an important subject to the populace in Arizona and is something that probably needs to be further addressed," said Brewer, a Republican who signed SB1070 into law.

Dozens of CEOs of major employers and business groups signed a letter distributed Wednesday by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, saying that passage of additional legislation on illegal immigration would damage the economy and tourism.

Arizona should instead push for federal action on immigration and border issues, according to the letter signed by heads of construction companies, hospitals, real estate developers and US Airways.

"Arizona's lawmakers and citizens are right to be concerned about illegal immigration," the letter said. "But we must acknowledge that when Arizona goes it alone on this issue, unintended consequences inevitably occur."

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/im ... x-03172011

"Majority Republicans were split over the bills .."

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The GOP Sponsors The Mexican Invasion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77JvpID0 ... ded#at=152

(make sure you rewind this to the start, it has a tendency to begin in the middle)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l16tPdgQ ... r_embedded

"Majority Republicans were split over the bills .."

Perhaps they could have used a ALIPAC EMERGENCY NUDGE!
Just a thought. I am floored, upset and let down!

These so called oh..........we could of had it! Should of had it!
Had something to do with:

.First Solar plans major manufacturing plant in SE Mesa.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/ ... s0317.html


Tempe-based First Solar Inc., one of the world's top solar-panel makers, announced Thursday that it plans to begin work within weeks on a $300 million, 600-employee factory on the former site of the General Motors Desert Proving Ground in Mesa.

Mesa, the LDS illegal alien Arizona supporters paradise. No doubt about it