Idaho bill would require state, local government and public contractors to use E-Verify

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: January 31, 2026

Words: 606

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Under a new legislative proposal, Idaho state and local governments, as well as large private government contractors, would be required to check work authorization of their employees.

Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mark Harris, R-Soda Springs, introduced a bill to create a new law mandating the use of E-Verify, a federal program meant to check whether an individual is authorized to work in the U.S.

“Basically, it says if taxpayer dollars are involved, …

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