HB4759 HFAT Fast 1-26

Morgan 3345

Delegate Fast moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

H. B. 4759 -- “A BILL to amend and reenact §21-1B-2, §21-1B-3, §21-1B-4, §21-1B-5, §21-1B-7, and §21-1B-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, and to repeal §21-1B-6, of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, and amends and reenacts §21-5I-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931,  all relating to E-Verify, the federal employment authorization program; defining terms; requiring businesses to participate in E-Verify as a condition for receiving state contracts, grants, or incentives; requiring subcontractors to participate in E-Verify prior to working on any project paid for by any state contract, grant, or incentive; providing for all employers regardless of size to keep required records; providing rules for E-Verify participation for contractors and subcontractors; requiring employers in this state to enroll and participate in E-Verify; listing exceptions to said mandatory participation; providing rules for E-Verify participation for employers; imposing civil penalties; providing defenses; providing for enforcement; and requiring the Division of Labor to propose legislative rules to implement the article's provisions, and relating to the definition of independent contractor.

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REJECTED