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Colorado Signs Immigration Legislation,  Strongest In The U.S.

 DENVER - Colorado Governor Bill Owens today signed House Bill 1023, requiring applicants for government benefits to prove lawful presence in the United States.

"In a remarkably short period of time, Colorado has moved into the forefront of immigration reform," said Owens. "Several bills passed during the special session will help move the ball forward on this critical issue. Most significantly, House Bill 1023 is considered to be the toughest law in the country dealing with illegal immigration. This legislation will make a positive difference in the future of Colorado," Owens said.

HB 1023 requires government entities in Colorado to verify, through a three-step process, the lawful presence of every adult seeking a government benefit for which citizenship is a requirement.

The process includes producing a secure photo identification (Colorado driver's license, Colorado ID, U.S. military ID, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner ID, or Native American tribal document); submitting a sworn affidavit; and having the application approved through the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) program. Read more at allamericanpatriots.com

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