HB 209/LM (BR 230) - D. Ford, R. Mobley
AN ACT relating to employment verification and eligibility.
Amend KRS 18A.110 to require the secretary to promulgate administrative regulations for the registration and participation in a federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment eligibility of all classified employees; define "federal work authorization program"; amend KRS 18A.095 and 18A.355 to conform; amend KRS 45A.480 and 176.085 to require contractors and subcontractors awarded public contracts to verify employment eligibility of all employees by registering and participating in a federal work authorization program; provide that failure to comply results in a fine of $4,000, cancellation of contracts and disqualification of contract eligibility for 5 years; and define "federal work authorization program."
Jan 5-introduced in House
Feb 6-to State Government (H)