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SB0087Introduced in the Senate

E-Verify requirements for public works projects.

EngrossedHouse Employment, Labor and Pensions

Introduced by Greg Goode, District 38

What does this bill do?

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Official description

E-Verify requirements for public works projects. Provides that a public agency may not enter into or renew a contract for a public works project with a contractor unless, among other requirements, the contractor signs a notarized affidavit affirming that the contractor does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien. Provides that a contractor for a public works project must take certain actions with respect to the immigration status of employees. Provides that a contractor may not employ an individual for a public works project if the person has no E-verification number, except under certain circumstances. Provides civil immunity for a contractor that in good faith misidentifies the immigration status of a worker to comply with certain provisions of this bill. Makes conforming changes.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

February 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate - Third reading · January 28, 2026

48

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Dan Dernulc1Yes
Lonnie Randolph2Yes
Mark Spencer3Yes
Rodney Pol4Yes
Ed Charbonneau5Yes
Rick Niemeyer6Yes
Brian Buchanan7Yes
Mike Bohacek8Yes
Ryan Mishler9Yes
David Niezgodski10Yes

Bill history

  1. Authored by Senator Goode

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor

  3. Senator Dernulc added as second author

  4. Senator Koch added as coauthor

  5. Senator Pol added as coauthor

  6. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  7. Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor

  8. Amendment #3 (Rogers) prevailed; voice vote

  9. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  10. Senator Rogers added as coauthor

  11. Senator Rogers removed as coauthor

  12. Senator Rogers added as third author

  13. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 119: yeas 48, nays 0

  14. House sponsor: Representative Karickhoff

  15. Senator Bohacek added as coauthor

  16. Senator Raatz added as coauthor

  17. Referred to the House

  18. First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

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