HCS HB 889 -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

SPONSOR:  Nolte (Emery)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
Immigration by a vote of 7 to 1.

This substitute prohibits persons who are not citizens or
permanent residents of the United States or who do not possess
lawful immigration status from receiving state or local public
assistance unless it is mandated under federal law.  Documentary
evidence accepted by the Department of Revenue for obtaining a
driver's license will suffice as proof of citizenship, permanent
residency, or lawful immigration status.  Persons can temporarily
receive public assistance for up to 90 days while obtaining the
necessary documentation.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2008, FY 2009, and
FY 2010.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that many of the bill's provisions
are already federal law, and the bill simply creates a
disincentive for illegal aliens to remain in the country.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Emery.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am