Thread: ILLINOIS (2011)

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STATE ASSEMBLY:

STATE SENATE:

Sample Message: PLEASE CALL AND WRITE all IL Lawmakers to say:

"Please stop illegal aliens from voting or receiving taxpayer benefits in Illinois. Please empower local police to enforce existing immigration laws. Please support/oppose Bill Numbers"

HOUSE BILL 0306

Introduced 01/31/11, by Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) which authorizes the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enter into written agreements with a state or any political subdivision of a state to remove an alien in the custody of that state. Provides that the purpose of the MOU is to set forth terms by which ICE and IDOC will cooperate in a Rapid Removal of Eligible Parolees Accepted for Transfer ("Rapid REPAT") program, which allows for early conditional release for deportation of removable custodial aliens to their home countries. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall hear by at least one member and, through a panel of at least 3 members, decide all requests for release of prisoners subject to detainers filed by ICE.

TEXT OF BILL: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/09700HB0306.htm

STATUS:
1/31/2011 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
1/31/2011 First Reading
1/31/2011 Referred to Rules Committee
2/8/2011 Assigned to Executive Committee
2/22/2011 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti, Rep. Adam Brown, Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, Rep. Jim Sacia
3/17/2011 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillSta ... SpecSess=0

SENATE BILL 1745


Introduced 2/9/2011, by Sen. Chris Lauzen


SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

Amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Requires employers to enroll in an Electronic Employment Verification System or the E-Verify program and the Basic Pilot program (rather than permitting an employer to voluntarily enroll).

TEXT OF BILL: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/SB/09700SB1745.htm

STATUS:
2/9/2011 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Lauzen
2/9/2011 First Reading
2/9/2011 Referred to Assignments
3/2/2011 Assigned to Executive
3/10/2011 To Executive Subcommittee on State Government Operations; - 3/16/2011 - Held
3/17/2011 Postponed - Executive
3/18/2011 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillSta ... SpecSess=0

HOUSE BILL 1879

House Sponsors:Rep. Bill Mitchell - Adam Brown

Short Description: E-VERIFY REQUIRE EMPLOYER

Synopsis As Introduced:
Amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Requires every employer, after hiring an employee, to verify the employment eligibility of the employee through the E-Verify program. Provides that, in addition to any other requirement for an employer to receive a grant, loan, or performance-based incentive from any government entity, the employer shall register with and participate in the E-Verify program. Provides that before receiving the economic development incentive, the employer shall provide proof to the government entity that the employer is registered with and is participating in the E-Verify program. Provides that the State, its political subdivisions, and units of local government, including home rule units, shall require each employer to use an Employment Eligibility Verification System as a condition of receiving a government contract or a business license.

TEXT OF BILL: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/09700HB1879.htm

STATUS:
2/16/2011 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell
2/16/2011 Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Brown
2/16/2011 First Reading
2/16/2011 Referred to Rules Committee
2/22/2011 Assigned to Executive Committee
3/3/2011 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy
3/17/2011 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
3/17/2011 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillSta ... SpecSess=0

HOUSE BILL 1969

Introduced , by Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
Creates the Taxpayers Protection Act. Prohibits any limitation on the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law. Provides that for any lawful stop, detention, or arrest made by a law enforcement official where reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien unlawfully present in the U.S., a reasonable attempt shall, where practicable, be made to determine the immigration status of the person. Provides that an arrested person shall have his or her immigration status determined by the federal government before release. Provides penalties for willful failure to carry an alien registration document and for a person who is an unauthorized alien to seek employment. Provides that an employer shall not knowingly or intentionally employ an unauthorized alien and provides for sanctions. Provides that race, color, or national origin may not be considered in implementing the requirements of the Act except to the extent permitted by the U.S. or Illinois Constitution. Provides that the Act shall not be construed to require an employer to take action the employer believes in good faith would violate federal or State law. Provides that employers must verify the employment eligibility of all new employees and creates the voluntary employer enhanced compliance program. Makes it unlawful to hire and pick up passengers for work if doing so blocks or impedes traffic. Provides penalties for transporting, moving, concealing, harboring, or shielding unlawful aliens. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Preempts home rule. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable.

TEXT OF BILL: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/09700HB1969.htm

STATUS:
2/17/2011 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
2/17/2011 First Reading
2/17/2011 Referred to Rules Committee
2/22/2011 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Reps. Michael W. Tryon, Adam Brown, Bill Mitchell, Ron Stephens
2/23/2011 Assigned to Executive Committee
3/15/2011 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne Rosenthal
3/17/2011 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillSta ... SpecSess=0

IL: Northwest suburban Republican wants Arizona-type immigra
March 12, 2011
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-231119.html

Contact Illinois State Representatives:

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Contact Illinois State Senate:

http://www.ilga.gov/senate/default.asp

Im on it started e-mailing tonight and phone calls tomorrow.

I got this hand written response from my rep today.

"Thank you for your recent correspondence in relation to SB 2185, the Dream Act. I will be voting no on this bill.I appreciate your insight and perspective. Sincerely Chad Hays"