Immigration (Licensing)

SF 2412 requires all state and local government agencies, as well as professional licensing departments, to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the immigration status and work eligibility of newly hired employees and license applicants. It establishes a 10-day appeal process for individuals who dispute E-Verify results, allowing them to submit documentation to challenge the findings. If an appeal is unsuccessful or not pursued, agencies must report individuals without legal U.S. status to federal immigration authorities. The bill creates a central "SAVE program clearinghouse" within the state department to manage immigration verification for professional licenses and streamline reporting to federal agencies.

SSB 3169 requires state agencies and institutions of higher education to use federal systems (e-Verify for employment and the SAVE program for licenses) to confirm U.S. citizenship or immigration status. It directly affects new state employees and individuals applying for professional licenses (such as doctors, lawyers, or contractors). The bill creates a state SAVE program clearinghouse to process these checks, mandates licensing boards to deny applications if lawful presence cannot be verified, and allows appeals to the department director. This policy change adds a mandatory verification step for employment and professional licensing eligibility.