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Idaho House passes bill requiring employer use of E-Verify after extended debate
Summary
On Feb. 26, the Idaho House debated House Bill 704, a measure to require employers to use the federal E-Verify system for new hires, with supporters saying it protects workers and opponents warning of economic harms; the House clerk announced the bill passed after floor amendments and extended debate.
The Idaho House spent much of its Feb. 26 floor session debating House Bill 704, a measure that would require employers to use the federal E-Verify system to check the authorization status of new hires.
Sponsor Representative, District 3 urged passage, saying the policy "protects Idaho's economy and its workers by verifying legal status" and described the program as minimally burdensome for employers, adding that E-Verify "is free and user friendly." Supporters argued the bill would reduce exploitation of undocumented workers, align state practice with federal verification tools and uphold the rule of law.
Opponents warned of…
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