Committee hears competing claims over bill to expand E‑Verify on public works
Lawmakers heard testimony on SB87, which would require E‑Verify on all public works projects and extend obligations upstream to subcontractors; labor unions and the sponsor supported closing perceived 'CMC' loopholes, while builders warned the bill creates new liability and flagged E‑Verify error rates and implementation burdens.
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Chairwoman Rogers opened the hearing on Senate Bill 87, Sen. Goode's proposal to require E‑Verify on all public works contracts, and allowed the sponsor and multiple witnesses to present testimony.
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