Relating to use of the E-Verify employment verification system in public employment; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Requires state agencies to use federal E-Verify employment verification system to verify employment eligibility of job applicants. Instructs state agencies to report use of E-Verify system to Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Requires department to report annually to Legislative Assembly on use of E-Verify system by state agencies. Authorizes department to adopt rules. Establishes Task Force on the Use of E-Verify by Public Employers. Requires task force to report findings and recommendations to interim legislative committee. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Full legislative history
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3
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2
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Committee
Referred to General Government and Accountability.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kim Thatcher
RRepublican
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