HB 1308

Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1308 mandates the use of the federal E-Verify system by all state agencies, governmental entities, and private employers with 25 or more employees to confirm the legal work authorization of new hires. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including the suspension of business licenses and barring offenders from state contracts. It also authorizes the attorney general to investigate and enforce compliance, with provisions for corrective action to cure violations.

Author (1)

Carl Tepper

Co-Author (10)

Cody Harris Richard Hayes Hillary Hickland Lacey Hull Helen Kerwin William Metcalf Dennis Paul Joanne Shofner Shelby Slawson David Spiller

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Rep. Carl Tepper

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(512) 463-0676

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