REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31553 / H0756
The United States has failed in its mandated duties of protecting our country from illegal immigration. Idaho has
been directly harmed with the influx of drugs, gangs, and financial burdens. With the failure of the United States
Department of Homeland Security along our border, Idaho must act to enforce laws to protect her citizens.
Immigration is ultimately under the jurisdiction of the federal government however, Idaho, being a sovereign
state, may enact and enforce its own laws.
FISCAL NOTE
E-Verify is a free system and costs to implement within state agencies will be in little impact as it will be
minimal changes to the hiring process. DMV already maintains a website with information to Idahoans and no
additional costs will be required to include the necessary information.
The costs to the state for illegal immigration is estimated to currently be $405,100,000 due to the added
educational, law enforcement, health care, public assistance and general governmental services provided to
illegal aliens.
This bill has the potential to save the state $405,100,000 if illegal immigration was eliminated.
Contact:
Senator Chris T. Trakel
(208) 332-1320
Representative Judy Boyle
(208) 322-1064
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 04/03/2024, 3:33 PM