Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia released a series of legislative proposals focused on fighting against the dangers of illegal immigration for both chambers to consider for the upcoming Florida Legislative Session on social media this week.
"We must keep our foot on the gas to ensure that Floridians are kept safe," Ingoglia wrote.
The priorities include prohibiting illegal aliens from obtaining any license issued by the Department of Financial Services, as well as banning CDL [commercial driver's license] pre-licensing from being issued in any language other than English.
CDL issues became an upfront topic after an undocumented immigrant truck driver was given one in California and Washington despite his immigration status and despite failing the written exam at least 10 times.
The driver, Harjinder Singh, later allegedly made an illegal U-turn while driving a semi-truck on Florida's Turnpike back in August, killing two people instantly, while another passed away at a nearby hospital.
Ingoglia also announced several other proposals for the Legislature to address during the upcomimg session, which include:
- Banning illegal aliens from benefiting from Down Payment Assistance programs.
- Removing illegal aliens as covered employees in the Workers’ Compensation statute.
- Requiring any company that employs illegal aliens to pay out-of-pocket for any possible injuries.
- Mandate companies use E-Verify to submit a Worker’s Compensation claim.
- Stopping the use of illegal alien IDs to open bank accounts or cashier’s checks.
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Forcing car insurance companies that insure illegal aliens to fully take on the monetary damages of a car accident.
While Ingoglia's priorities might be praised by many in the Republican controlled legislature, not everyone seems to be happy, particularly Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville), who critcized Ingoglia as a "political panderer" in a social media post.
Rep. Nixon is one of the most progressive members of the House. She has also explored a run for U.S. Senate, although no formal announcement has been made.
"Hey political panderer. How about fixing problems that are ACTUALLY HAPPENING?" Nixon wrote on social media. "Like stopping insurance companies that are driving up property insurance, forcing pharmacies to close and charging ridiculous car insurance premiums while refusing to pay when you need them."
The legislative session begins on Jan. 13.
