The Iowa House passed a measure implementing citizenship and work eligibility vetting requirements for school staff and public employees, including changes to state law on pretrial detentions of undocumented immigrants who register to vote. The bill requires applicants for licenses to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the country and mandates verification of identity and employment eligibility for all new hires in public schools. The legislation also incorporates language from another bill requiring the use of federal databases to verify citizenship for state government jobs and licenses. The bill passed in a 78-16 vote.
