Are Dems in control? I'm surprised they'd support a Republican's bill.
They are in control of the governorship.
I actually got a letter from my Democrat delegate in our state Assembly, and he was very supportive of this act. Of course, he also gave me the song and dance about how Virginia can't afford to crack down on illegal immigration, and it should be a Federal job. He does seem reasonable on the subject though, and he's representing one of the few openly communist districts in the Commonwealth, so I figure that speaks volumes...