A plan to prohibit immigrants living illegally in the United States from accessing several state programs is moving forward, despite some lawmakers’ concerns there wasn’t enough time to fully discuss it.
Sponsored by Rep. Isaac Schultz (R-Elmdale Township), HF10 would restrict the ability of “undocumented noncitizens” from receiving various service, payment, grant, loan, subsidy, or other forms of financial aid or assistance funded by state tax revenue, including the North Star Promise college scholarship program and MinnesotaCare health care coverage.
The House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee approved the bill on a 7-6 party line vote Tuesday and sent it to the House Health Finance and Policy Committee.
DFL members sought to table the bill so they could get more information, including a fiscal note that was not yet available, and have time to ask questions and raise concerns.