An economic developer for Etowah County expressed concern Thursday that some foreign companies may be removing Alabama from their lists of possible locations for new facilities because of the state's tough new immigration law.

The committee was discussing proposed bills for the 2012 legislative session designed to help bring new jobs to Alabama.

Committee member Democratic Rep. Rod Scott of Birmingham asked McCain if he had sensed any reluctance from foreign businesses about coming to Alabama.

McCain said no companies have said they won't come to Alabama because of the law, but he's concerned some foreign businesses "may be crossing us off their list."

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