Iowa Republicans begin work to reintroduce immigration bill
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(ABC 6 News) — Iowa Republican lawmakers have begun work on immigration proposals ahead of the legislative session.
One state representative plans to reintroduce a bill that would make smuggling undocumented people into the state, for profit or to hide them, a crime.
The House passed the bill last year, but the Senate never voted on it.
The League of United Latin American Citizens in Iowa says it is best for the state to stay out of immigration issues.