S.C.R.
1
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING A FEDERAL WAIVER TO
ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED WORK PROGRAM
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Amendments
Amendment 1 February 5, 2009 8:58 am
Representative Christopher N. Herrod proposes the following amendments:
1. Page 2, Lines 36 through 44 :
36 WHEREAS, a federal waiver would be required for Utah to institute an
37 employer-sponsored work program providing a two-year, renewable guest worker authorization
38 for foreign workers
{
and undocumented immigrants currently residing in the state
}
;
39 WHEREAS, a second waiver is needed to withhold federal FICA and Medicare revenue
40 and apply it toward the health insurance and other administrative costs of the program;
41
{
WHEREAS, the proposed employer-sponsored work program will allow for Utah to
42 deal with its current undocumented population in a fair manner by giving each undocumented
43 immigrant an opportunity to be classified as a guest worker and receive a two-year immigration
44 benefit that has the possibility of being renewed; }
2. Page 2, Lines 45 through 46 :
45 WHEREAS, the employer-sponsored work program would also address Utah's need for
46 both unskilled and skilled laborers
while ensuring that all available local workers are given ample
opportunity to meet that need
;
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