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Committee moves RS 33169 to print to clarify illegal entry provisions and align with federal law
Summary
Chairman Lakey described RS 33169 as a clarification of illegal entry statutes built on H 83 (2025) to avoid federal preemption; the committee voted to send the draft to print by voice vote, with Senator Wintrow noting she had previously voted against H 83 but supported RS 33169.
Chairman Lakey presented RS 33169, describing it as clarifying definitions and the application of federal immigration law in state statute and noting it was built on last year's H 83 (2025). He said the draft is intended to avoid preemption claims and to align the State's language with federal law, and that the measure applies to adults.
Senator Lenney asked about the origin and purpose of the legislation and whether it was intended to strengthen compliance with federal law; Chairman Lakey said the language was developed in consultation with the Attorney General to avoid federal preemption issues. Senator Foreman moved and Senator Ricks seconded sending RS 33169 to print; the motion carried by voice vote. Senator Wintrow stated she would be on record as having voted against H 83 (2025) but supported RS 33169.
