Thread: Oregons Proposed Immigration Reform

This is pretty good, I know some of us could ask they do more, but it has to begin somewhere and if these two Representatives can get this passed this is a big win in Oregon. Commend these two brave elected officials for their courage to stand up and do something!!

2007 SENSIBLE IMMIGRATION REFORM PACKAGE

An Oregon Solution to an International Problem

State Representative Linda Flores (R-Clackamas)

State Representative Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer)

February 9, 2007

Bill Number What the Bill Does

HB 2680 VOTER REGISTRATION

Requires prospective voter registrants to provide proof of citizenship.

(Applies to persons registering to vote for the first time in Oregon)

HB 2681 STATE EMPLOYMENT FOR LEGAL RESIDENTS

Bars state from hiring or entering into contract with employer of illegal aliens

HB 2682 POLICE TOOLS

Gives law enforcement in Oregon more latitude by repealing ORS 181.850 to

give police more flexibility to detain violators of federal immigration laws.

HB 2683 HUMAN TRAFFICKING (SLAVERY)

Creates crimes of slavery; and sexual slavery of a minor.

HB 2684 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Makes English official language of Oregon.

HB 2685 STATE BENEFITS

Grants those here legally access to state benefits. Illegal immigrants would

only be entitled to benefits currently allowed by federal law.

HB 2686 REAL ID

Brings Oregon into compliance with the Federal REAL ID Act. Proof of legal

presence required for drivers’ license or ID card, as well as verification of

identity, date of birth, address, and other related documents.

HJR 20 AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

Directs State Employment Dept to participate in federal H2A Visa program for

temporary agricultural employment-“Willing Workers-Willing Employers.”

HJM 8 PRISON BEDS

Resolution requesting that the federal government fully reimburse the states

for the cost of housing illegal immigrants in Oregon’s prison system.

(Pending) CONGRESSIONAL ACTION

Memorial to urge the President and US Congress to take action to enforce

existing laws, enact new laws to curb illegal immigration, and commend the

contributions of lawful immigrants.

Linda Flores

State Representative

House District 51

Rep.lindaflores@state.or.us

Kim Thatcher

State Representative

House District 25

Rep.kimthatcher@state.or.us

900 Court Street, SE H-287, Salem, OR 97301

503-986-1451www.leg.state.or.us/flores

900 Court Street, SE H-490, Salem, OR 97301

503-986-1425 www.leg.state.or.us/thatcher

Another state trying to do the right thing.