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| I-946 in WA state would require ID to receive benefits... |
| 2006-05-25 |
| Initiative I-946 in (of all places) Washington state would require state government employees to obtain positive proof of legal immigration before giving out public benefits. Note that identification based on non-verified immigration status (including WA state drivers license) would not be acceptable. Someone has the right idea.... Ballot Title Statement of Subject: Initiative Measure No. 946 concerns identity verification and immigration status of applicants for public benefits. Concise Description: This measure would require state and local government employees to verify identity and immigration status of every applicant for non-federally mandated public benefits, and report immigration violations, making failure to report a misdemeanor. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ] BALLOT MEASURE SUMMARY This measure would require state and local government employees to verify the identity and immigration status of every applicant for non-federally mandated public benefits (including among others TANF, Medicaid, food stamps, WIC, and public housing). Identification cards, including driverÂ’s licenses, issued without verification of immigration status would not be accepted to establish identity or eligibility. Failure to report immigration violations to federal officials would be a misdemeanor. Private suits to remedy violations would be authorized. |
| Posted by:CrazyFool |
| #4 Should this measure be enacted into Federal law? Yes [X] No [ ] |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2006-05-25 17:19 |
| #3 No, it will pass, but just like the Kingdome V. 2.0, er Safeco Field ballot was rejected by the general populance, and Prop. 601 regarding classroom population limits, the legislature will somehow find a reason to override the will of the people. (I love the country up here, but way too many lefties for me. So I ignore them.) |
| Posted by: USN, ret. 2006-05-25 15:23 |
| #2 Even if it passes it'll last about a month before a |
| Posted by: Cloger Elmereque9146 2006-05-25 15:06 |
| #1 Never pass. Too much common sense. |
| Posted by: mcsegeek1 2006-05-25 14:17 |