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Kentucky House Passes Its Immigration Reform Bill

By Tony McVeigh

Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky House has approved an immigration enforcement bill offered by Rep. Mike Cherry of Princeton. The bill flew through the House 90-6, with little debate. Cherry says the bill requires employers contracting with public agencies to verify the immigration status of their workers.

"An agency furthermore shall cancel a contract if the contractor or subcontractor fails to maintain registration and participation in E-Verify during the term of the contract. Prior to receiving the final contract payment, a contractor and subcontractor shall submit a sworn affidavit they did not knowingly hire unauthorized alien employees."

The six opponents were Democratic Reps. Johnny Bell, Tom Burch, Kelly Flood, Jim Gooch, Mary Lou Marzian and Jim Wayne. The measure now moves to the Senate, which approved its own immigration bill in January. The Senate bill remains in House committee.