Apr 3, 2017 ... He says the state's penalties are harsher than other's proposals. ... HB 697 has  passed a couple of committee hearings but needs a full vote ... "It will be the only  law of its kind in the nation," Smith said. ... have taken up bills on sanctuary cities,  no other law or pending bill ... If they don't, the penalties include:.
PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected  officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter. ... Says if a Florida bill (HB 697)  punishing sanctuary cities becomes law "it will be the only law of its kind in the  nation.".
In a presentation to the National Sheriffs' Association during its annual  convention in ... Gualtieri says a new law will also clarify who is a “sanctuary” city  or county, “because we're getting lumped into one pot, saying 'you're sanctuary.  .... Metz (HB 697) calls on state and local entities, as well as law enforcement  agencies to ...
Says if a Florida bill (HB 697) punishing sanctuary cities becomes law "it will be  the only law of its kind in the nation." — PolitiFact Florida on Thursday, March ...
Apr 28, 2017 ... To anyone who has watched the national political culture split into two ... “Our  precious local law enforcement resources will be squandered if ... lead sanctuary  cities believe the issue is one of civil rights, and that history is on their side. ...  Boulder, while Florida bill (HB 697) would fine governments or law ...
Says if a Florida bill (HB 697) punishing sanctuary cities becomes law "it will be the only law of its kind in the nation."