SC: GOP leaders urge action: Senate pushed to reconvene to address immigration

SC: GOP leaders urge action: Senate pushed to reconvene to address immigration...The leaders of three county Republican parties came together Saturday morning to urge the state Senate to reconvene to finish passing immigration and government restructuring bills. Gov. Nikki Haley(R) has ordered the Senate back into session Tuesday to finalize a bill creating a Department of Administration that would replace the Budget and Control Board. Sen. Glenn McConnell(R) of Charleston has said her order is unconstitutional and he plans to file a challenge in the state Supreme Court Monday morning.

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/jun/05/gop-leaders-urge-action-senate-pushed-reconvene-ad/

Baton Rouge, LA: Lawmakers approve Arizona-style immigration bill

Baton Rouge, LA: Lawmakers approve Arizona-style immigration bill...A sweeping immigration proposal, similar to a controversial Arizona law, has received approval from a House committee — despite major legal concerns. Independent Ernest Wooton says his bill would help secure the borders. But law enforcement officers oppose the measure because of costs for incarceration and officer training. Immigration advocates say the bill, which heads next to the House floor, would prompt an immediate lawsuit.

http://www.kgun9.com/story/14831196/lawmakers-approve-arizona-style-immigration-bill?redirected=true

Alabama lawmakers expect votes on immigration and tenure by June 9

Alabama lawmakers expect votes on immigration and tenure by June 9..MAJOR PENDING LEGISLATION > State and education budgets > Tenure law overhaul > Arizona- style immigration bill > Forever Wild renewal referendum > Public employee pension changes
> New congressional districts > Photo ID voter bill > Health care opt-out referendum

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/05/alabama_lawmakers_expect_votes.html

Arkansas: One state's struggle with immigration...Dems control both chambers

Arkansas: One state's struggle with immigration...Dems control both chambers...lawmakers found little traction this year with efforts to address illegal immigration at the state level..Despite a push by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to address immigration, a series of proposals were rejected or stalled during the legislative session that ended last month. From efforts to crack down on contractors hiring illegal aliens to a measure aimed at cutting off most state services for illegal aliens, there were virtually no successes for lawmakers who said the issue needed to be addressed.

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20110516/OPINION/105160302/One-state-s-struggle-immigration-Legislation-stalls-Arkansas

Florida's attempt to pass an Arizona-style immigration law appears doomed

Florida's attempt to pass an Arizona-style immigration law appears doomed..Senate President Mike Haridopolos, could still force the Senate to vote on the House version of the bill, but he has yet to make a final decision on the matter.. The sponsor of the immigration bill in the Florida House is Will Snyder. He said it would be extremely difficult to get the necessary 80 votes in the House after the Florida Senate rejected a vote on his bill and instead passed a less-strict version. "We had a majority for my bill," E-Verify failed in the Senate.

http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-orlando/florida-s-attempt-to-pass-an-arizona-style-immigration-law-appears-doomed

CA: Latino support for Jerry Brown hinges on key bills

CA: Latino support for Jerry Brown hinges on key bills...Not sure where Brown will come down on the political issues; among them a bill to extend labor protections for domestic workers and Secure Communities - another bill to let local governments opt out of a controversial federal program that automatically checks the immigration status of anyone booked into a local jail.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2011/05/01/MNSM1J8RCE.DTL

Baton Rouge,Louisiana: State lawmakers face immigration debate

Baton Rouge,Louisiana: State lawmakers face immigration debate...Louisiana lawmakers are bringing the politically divisive immigration debate to Baton Rouge, trying to toughen state enforcement laws against illegal aliens, while running into likely opposition from the construction industry and the Catholic church..Louisiana had roughly 65,000 illegal immigrants in 2010, almost twice the number estimated for 2007

http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2011/05/02/louisiana-lawmakers-face-contentious-immigration-debate/

Florida Senate Likely to Consider Immigration Bill on Monday

Florida Senate Likely to Consider Immigration Bill on Monday...controversial bill will crack down on illegal aliens in Florida and bill would require businesses to use E-Verify, a federal database that includes information needed to check a person's eligibility to work in the United States

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2011/04/29/florida-senate-likely-consider-immigration-monday/

Alabama Close to Enacting Arizona-Style Illegal Immigration Crackdown

Alabama Close to Enacting Arizona-Style Illegal Immigration Crackdown... After years of debate, the Alabama Legislature is close to enacting an Arizona-style law cracking down on illegal aliens and the people who hire them.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/05/01/alabama-close-enacting-arizona-style-illegal-immigration-crackdown/

AZ bills - Illegal Aliens (5 bills defeated)

Meet Arizona’s Benedict Arnolds.... the Arizona Senate defeated five bills dealing with the continued invasion of our country by illegal aliens. Democrats voted in unison against all five bills. Republicans who ran as conservatives, misrepresented their positions to their constituents. Here are the Republicans who voted to defeat the measures:

http://seeingredaz.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/meet-arizona%e2%80%99s-benedict-arnolds/