The final bill passed the Senate late Wednesday night. I voted against this bill yet its passage sends it to the House which may improve the legislation. The Democrats filibustering the bill accepted this compromise. That alone tells me there’s a skunk in the woodshed. Here’s what stinks about the current bill: THIS ONLY APPLIES TO NEW HIRES!
Here’s the summary:
All employers (public & private) will be required to follow verification methods:
1-E-Verify
2-SC-Verify
-a new enforceable state verification system – enforceable by LLR
-a paper version of e-verify
-LLR must conduct random audits of employment records & audits upon the filing of a written complain
3-SC drivers license
Penalties
-felony and civil fines for “knowingly and intentionally hiring an illegal”
-withholding penalties of 7% until valid verification
-denies business tax deductions on wages and benefits paid
-Federal penalties will be added on top of the state penalties
-additional state penalties from a technical violation starting at $100 to a third occurrence starting at $3,000 for each illegal hired
Your list of verification methods leaves out what we call in mathematics the “or” connector. These are options. Employers who hire illegals will selecte the SC-Verify, which should be called what it is, the SC I-9; a worthless document.
If you were against unanimous consent, why did you not stand up while they were doing this.
Go to my website and you may learn something about what “El Presidente” Mendacious Mac McConnell, is up to. Please read my response to his letter.
http://americanshavehadenough.org
Cheers!
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