Bill
AB 94
Requires contractors on public works to register with and use the federal E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility of all workers.
Note up front: the documents provided include two distinct texts under the label “AB 94.” One is an “As Introduced” bill (BDR 28‑193 / public works — E‑Verify) that appears directed to Nevada law (NRS references). The other is an amendment/floor version (marked AB 94, Bennett) that amends California Elections Code sections on recall elections. Below is a concise, objective summary of both texts and the procedural history included in the materials.
Purpose
- Require contractors and subcontractors on public works to register with and use the federal E‑Verify system to confirm employment eligibility of all workers on public construction projects.
Key provisions
- New statutory section (Chapter 338, NRS): each contractor and subcontractor on a public work must register for and participate in E‑Verify (the federal electronic employment verification system administered by DHS under 8 U.S.C. §1324a).
- Enforcement added to NRS 338.015: the Labor Commissioner is authorized to enforce the new requirement in addition to existing public‑works labor laws.
- Administrative penalties: the Labor Commissioner may impose administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation (after notice and opportunity for hearing), with authority to adopt a sliding scale based on severity.
- Reporting and prosecution: violations are to be reported to the Attorney General, who may prosecute as appropriate.
Affected parties
- Contractors and subcontractors working on public works (state and local public construction projects).
- Public bodies that procure public works could be indirectly affected through compliance and contractor selection.
Fiscal impact
- The bill’s documents state “Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State: No.” (per the provided fiscal note). Enforcement could, however, involve administrative costs and potential penalties collected per the statute.
Purpose
- Amend California Elections Code provisions governing successors in recall elections.
Key provisions
- Section 11382 (local recall): If a local officer is recalled by a majority vote, the officer is removed and the office remains vacant until filled according to law — and the removed officer is explicitly prohibited from being appointed to fill that vacancy.
- Section 11385 (statewide recall): Clarifies that if a state officer is recalled, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the recall election is declared elected to serve the unexpired term.
Affected parties
- Elected local officers subject to recall; local appointment authorities.
- Candidates and voters in statewide recall elections.
If you want, I can:
- Pull and display the enacted statutory language (chaptered statute) from the official state repository, or
- Prepare a redline comparing existing law to the proposed changes for either the E‑Verify or the recall provisions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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