Sorenson Highlights Immigration Legislation

(INDIANOLA) – Today Rep. Kent Sorenson (R-Indianola) highlighted the work he did during the 2010 Legislative session on the issue of illegal immigration.

Among other bills, Sorenson crafted HF 2345 which is the Iowa version of the Oklahoma immigration law.  Under this legislation, the Attorney General would be required to establish a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government to insure that unauthorized aliens discovered by Iowa law enforcement officials are quickly and safely transferred into federal custody.  It also requires public employers to use e-verify to verify the lawful presence of new employees.

HF 2263 was another piece of Sorenson legislation which was proposed this year.  Under this bill, the Department of Human Services would be required to verify the social security numbers of those who applied for their services.

“Recent legislation passed by the state of Arizona highlights the need for reform in the state of Iowa,” said Sorenson.  “It’s time to get tough on illegal immigration and these two pieces of legislation would have been a step in the right direction.”

Democrats killed both pieces of legislation during the subcommittee process.

“I will continue to work to create positive solutions the illegal immigration problem facing the state of Iowa,” said Sorenson.

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