News Release
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kavanagh bill addresses growing day labor problems
(State Capitol, Phoenix) – Day laborers would be banned from standing on the side of the road seeking jobs under a bill passed by the House Tuesday.
HB2412 bans day laborers from standing on the side of the road, flagging down passing vehicles and helping to create a traffic and safety problem. Day laborers have been congregating in increasingly larger groups along streets, in parking lots, on sidewalks and on lawns.
“Too many people have decided that the best place to find work is along the roadside,” Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said. “We cannot ignore the real nuisance and safety problems they create.”
They also stand in front of businesses, impeding regular commerce, Kavanagh said.
“These workers obstruct our streets and sidewalks while attempting to solicit work and prospective employers stop on the side of the road,” Kavanagh said. “Communities don’t need this kind of disruption.”
The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kavanagh bill addresses growing day labor problems
(State Capitol, Phoenix) – Day laborers would be banned from standing on the side of the road seeking jobs under a bill passed by the House Tuesday.
HB2412 bans day laborers from standing on the side of the road, flagging down passing vehicles and helping to create a traffic and safety problem. Day laborers have been congregating in increasingly larger groups along streets, in parking lots, on sidewalks and on lawns.
“Too many people have decided that the best place to find work is along the roadside,” Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said. “We cannot ignore the real nuisance and safety problems they create.”
They also stand in front of businesses, impeding regular commerce, Kavanagh said.
“These workers obstruct our streets and sidewalks while attempting to solicit work and prospective employers stop on the side of the road,” Kavanagh said. “Communities don’t need this kind of disruption.”
The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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