Scarnati Bill Moves to House Floor

Senator Joe Scarnati’s bill designed to keep public benefits out of the hands of illegal immigrants has made its way to the state House floor.

The legislation would require people to prove they are legal residents before receiving state welfare benefits. While Democrats on the House State Government Committee complained the bill is based on anecdotes instead of facts, Chairman Daryl Metcalfe says it will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.

Earlier this year, Senate Bill 9 passed the Senate with a vote of 40 - 9. The House committee advanced the amended bill along party lines.

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