Praising Rick Scott and E-Verify, William Snyder Focuses on Immigration

Rep. William Snyder, R-Stuart, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, weighed in on Wednesday afternoon, praising Gov. Rick Scott for making state agencies use the E-Verify system, checking the immigration status of potential employees.

Jobs are our No. 1 priority, and we must ensure the protection of jobs for Floridians who are legally eligible to work in our state, especially during this time when Florida is struggling with high unemployment numbers, said Snyder. I applaud Governor Scott for taking a step he believes is necessary to achieve our overall goal reducing illegal immigration.

Snyder added that he was hosting a town hall meeting on Friday in Palm City to focus on immigration issues.

I look forward to discussing E-Verify, as well as other elements of immigration reform, at Fridays town hall meeting, said Snyder.I am confident that this meeting will be a step toward building consensus on immigration reform in our state. It is essential that all stakeholders have a seat at the table and that any immigration bill that is filed and ultimately passes the Florida House has widespread support from a diverse group of constituencies.