Thread: OK: SHORTEY WINS SENATE APPROVAL FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM PROP

SHORTEY WINS SENATE APPROVAL FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM PROPOSALS

States News Service
March 17, 2011
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

The following information was released by the Oklahoma State Senate:

Sen. Ralph Shortey has won full Senate approval for Senate Bill 908, which establishes criminal forfeiture provisions for crimes related to illegal immigration.

Today's vote sends a strong message to the people of Oklahoma that we have listened to their concerns and have acted accordingly, said Shortey, R-Oklahoma City.

I have authored this proposal because I care about the people of my district and this state and have witnessed firsthand the manner in which illegal immigration limits economic development, greatly increases crime rates and tear families apart.

Passage of this legislation is a strong step toward addressing the issue and a victory for Oklahoma.

The measure identifies property that may be seized and forfeited upon conviction of crimes related to illegal immigration. SB 908 establishes a burden of proof that requires a person to knowingly and willfully enter into a contract with the intention of breaking the law to be subject to forfeiture.

The bill mirrors federal statutes on racketeering and corrupt organizations, giving state and local law enforcement the ability to enforce immigration laws.

On Tuesday, the Senate approved Senate Bill 905.

Shortey said the Oklahoma Official English Language Implementation Act affirms the will of Oklahoma voters who last year approved a ballot measure making English the official language of the state.

This proposal codifies the language, giving the voters what they asked for in November, Shortey said.

Both measures have advanced to the House for consideration.

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GO OKLAHOMA!!

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"Thanks for posting this American-ized, I have some special Reps. here that will be receiving this "I just have to come up with a catchy title!" This is great!

Every time a state takes action, it puts pressure on 'Bamacrats.
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Americans first in this magnificent country

American jobs for American workers

Fair trade, not free trade

is it time for good americans to move and call oklahoma home?

Oklahoma is a "work together" state. Our Gov, Sen's, State Congress and Rep's are all totally against illegal immigration and for the people.

I had to convince some Okies that, if they were against illegal immigration, they needed to vote for "Mary Fallin" (another Jan Brewer) as our new Governor. Her opponent "Jari Askins" would have over turned OK's immigration Bill HB 1804.