More than 40 bills and resolutions dealing with the immigration issue are likely to be considered in the session that began Jan. 11. Many would restrict access to public resources or grant broader powers to state officials. Some, such as a bill to bar illegal immigrants from receiving in-state tuition rates, have been introduced previously but failed to become law. Others, such as the marriage license bill, are new.

Its the Republican Agenda this year- just like gay marriage last year. Welcome to the new targeted minority and YOUR ticket to 4 more years with Republicans. They know that courting voters with wedge issues always works- even if nearly ALL these bills are unconstitutional.