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
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