Thread: Controversial Fla. House Immigration Bill Advances

Controversial Fla. House Immigration Bill Advances
April 14, 2011 3:59 PM

TALLAHASSEE (CBS4) — A controversial immigration bill has is advancing in Tallahassee setting the stage for a full House vote.

Following two hours of sometimes tearful testimony and despite united opposition from Florida’ business and agricultural community, the House Economic Affairs Committee on Thursday approved immigration measure (HB 7089) which requires employers to verify the status of new hires and allows police to ask criminal suspects to prove they are in the country legally.

The bill passed on an 11-7 vote along party lines, with Republicans winning the day.

The bill now travels to the House floor.

In the Senate, action on a less restrictive version (SB 2040) that only includes employer verification requirements was postponed until after Easter.

(©2011 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2011/04/14/co ... ment-29882

Related Thread Here Business groups can't stop Fla. immigration bills

http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-234797.html


Related Thread Here Immigration Reform: Tricky Political Tightrope in Tallahasse

http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-234799.html

Let's hope it goes through-because our governor has a crooked past when he was CEO of a hospital chain (stole billions) and he has so far been anti-little guy and pro Big Business. Pray hard please!!!