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House committee weighs E‑Verify mandate, business groups urge changes
Summary
Supporters of SB 329 urged a state requirement for employers to use E‑Verify to reduce illegal hiring, while business groups and chambers warned about anonymous complaints, enforcement with the attorney general, and burdens on small employers; sponsor said he is open to amendments.
Senator Forrest Mandeville opened the hearing on Senate Bill 329, asking the House Judiciary Committee to consider a state mandate for employers above a threshold to use the E‑Verify system for new hires. The bill, as introduced in the Senate, would apply to businesses with more than 50 employees (Senate amendment) and assigns investigatory authority to the attorney general; the sponsor set an intended effective date of Oct. 1.
Proponents, including Andrew Goode, urged the committee to adopt E‑Verify as an effective tool to curb illegal hiring and reduce unauthorized presence. "E Verify is an…
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