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Title AN ACT relating to hiring unauthorized aliens.
Bill Documents Bill
Impact Statements Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 115
Sponsors M. Cherry, B. Damron, R. Adkins, L. Clark, D. Horlander, D. Keene, M. King, R. Nelson, D. Osborne, S. Riggs, J. Stacy, F. Steele, G. Stumbo, T. Thompson, A. Webb-Edgington, S. Westrom, B. Yonts, J. York
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to create define terms relating to bill; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A relating to public agencies to require use of federal employment verification programs and prohibit hiring unauthorized aliens; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to require all contractors and subcontractors with public agencies to use federal employment verification programs, not hire unauthorized aliens, and provide sworn affidavits of compliance; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to provide for civil enforcement and canceling of contracts; permit courts to enjoin violations; require suspension from further public agency contracts for 5 years if employer is found to have hired unauthorized aliens.
Index Headings of Original Version Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Attorney General - Database of employers using illegal aliens, maintain and report
Contracts - Between public agency and contractor or subcontractor
Labor and Industry - Registration by employer in federal work authorization program
Personnel and Employment - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Public Works - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
House Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 2
Votes Vote History

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01/04/11
  • introduced in House
01/05/11
  • to Labor & Industry (H)
01/07/11
  • posted in committee
02/03/11
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
02/04/11
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
02/07/11
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 8, 2011
  • floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute
02/08/11
  • 3rd reading, passed 90-6 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2)
02/09/11
  • received in Senate
02/11/11
  • to State & Local Government (S)
02/25/11
  • taken from State & Local Government (S)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to State & Local Government (S)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Impact Statements Local Mandate
Summary Retain original provisions but clarify that provisions apply to all contracts; modify to permit agencies to refer to the provisions in bid proposal; add new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to require public agencies to begin using E-Verify or an equivalent program on January 1, 2012, to verify employment eligibility of employees; specify that any local ordinance or policy that revokes or restricts requirements shall be null and void.
Index Headings Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Attorney General - Database of employers using illegal aliens, maintain and report
Contracts - Between public agency and contractor or subcontractor
Labor and Industry - Registration by employer in federal work authorization program
Personnel and Employment - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Public Works - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts

Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor B. Damron
Summary Make provisions effective January 1, 2012.
Index Headings Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Attorney General - Database of employers using illegal aliens, maintain and report
Contracts - Between public agency and contractor or subcontractor
Labor and Industry - Registration by employer in federal work authorization program
Personnel and Employment - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Public Works - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts

Amendment House Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor B. Damron
Summary Revise definition of "employee" to be the same as in KRS 337.010.
Index Headings Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Attorney General - Database of employers using illegal aliens, maintain and report
Contracts - Between public agency and contractor or subcontractor
Labor and Industry - Registration by employer in federal work authorization program
Personnel and Employment - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Public Works - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts
Local Mandate - Prohibit illegal employees from working on public contracts

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