State GOP Lawmakers Plan to Limit Immigration Bills

Republicans don't want to slight jobs, education

TheTennessean reported that: Tennessee Republicans are limiting the number of immigration bills they will take up this year, saying they want to focus on a few key aspects of the issue and keep the topic from overshadowing job creation and education. GOP lawmakers are planning to focus this legislative session on one to three measures designed to combat illegal immigration by requiring more checks on citizenship status by employers, police and government entitlement administrators. Legislative leaders say the approach will help them manage the General Assembly's workload and prevent immigration from grabbing too much attention and distracting from economic and educational priorities."I want us to concentrate on education. I want us to concentrate on pro-business issues," Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said.