Speaking at the annual legislative Eggs 'n' Issues Breakfast, both said while a lack of action on the federal level has forced states to resolve the issue, it should not be a burden to employers.
``I believe the rule of law is important, but over-regulation on businesses would just not be right and we're not going to see it happen this session,'' Cagle said.
In addition, Gov. Deal and many members of the General Assembly support an Arizona-type law which has created much controversy over the past couple of years or so.
Meanwhile, legislation has been filed that would prohibit some immigrants from collecting workers comp benefits following on-the-job injuries. The bill would affect people who were in this country illegally at the time of their injury.
(AccessNorthGa.com's Ken Stanford contributed to this story.)
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle
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