Florida's Gov. Scott Signs E-Verify Executive Order, Part III Of III

Updated Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 11:19 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

Following through on a campaign promise, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed four executive orders minutes after being sworn in, including one that requires all state agencies to use E-Verify. Florida joins a list of 13 other states that have mandatory E-Verify laws or executive orders in place.

According to a press release from the governor's office:

Executive Order No. 11-02 requires state agencies to use the E-Verify system verify employment eligibility of state employees and contractors.

* All state agencies under the direction of the Governor must use E-Verify system to check employment eligibility of their current and prospective employees.

* Requires state agencies under the direction of the Governor to include in all state contracts a requirement that contractors utilize the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of:

o all persons employed during the contract term by the contractor to perform employment duties within Florida; and

o all persons (including subcontractors) assigned by the contractor to perform work pursuant to the contract with the state agency...

The Florida State Legislature, which convenes next week, is also expected to consider an Arizona-style immigration enforcement bill that would also require all employers in the state to use E-Verify. The bills are being drafted by Rep. Bill Snyder and Sen. Mike Bennett.

Comment:

I'm certain California will be one of the last, if not the last holdout in passing an E-Verify law. However, the more states that pass such a law, the harder it will be for illegals to find work. As a result, they'll migrate to the states that don't require E-Verify. As the illegal population in these states rises faster and greater than it ever has before, citizens will have an even tougher time finding work. Consequently, they'll put even more pressure on their governments to use E-Verify. Eventually, even California will have to fall into line on this one. The people will demand it.

Remember, illegals don't pay income tax. When California sees its income through income tax dropping, they'll have no other choice.