Apr 30 2008
Senate Tries to Move Immigration Bill
COLUMBIA — The state Senate on Tuesday devised a way to bypass stalled negotiations with the House over immigration reform.
After about an hour and a half of debate while supporters tried to gather votes on narrowing worker verification standards for private employers, the Senate adjourned.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell said it was necessary to avoid a filibuster and give supporters time overnight to swing some more votes in favor of eliminating the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form in the bill.
At least it appears they are trying to move forward on this. If they’re going to do it, do it right. An exceedingly strict bill has been very effective in Arizona. There is no reason why we can’t have the same result.
