AP
HELENA, Montana -- The first in a series of bills designed to curb illegal immigration was endorsed by the Senate on Thursday.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jim Shockley, R-Victor, would prohibit unlawful workers from obtaining or renewing state occupational licenses, such as those needed to be a plumber or a doctor. The measure passed 27-23, with every Republican senator and three Democratic senators voting for it.
Posted by tyne at February 16, 2007