By PAUL GUTIERREZ (KYMA)

YUMA — The meat of Senate Bill 1070 may not be in effect, but other parts of Arizona's immigration law went ahead as planned Thursday. Among the provisions unblocked by Judge Susan Bolton include, but are not limited to, amending the crime of human smuggling, amending intentional employment to illegal immigrants and amending the requirements for checking employment eligibility.

District 24 Representative Russ Jones, who helped craft Senate Bill 1070, tells News 11 the human smuggling guideline targets drop houses and other places providing a safe haven for illegal immigrants. As for the other two, they're aimed at sending a clear message to all employers that hiring someone not in the country legally is against the law.

Anyone in violation of these provisions could face stiff penalties. We're told the consequences can range anywhere from having a business license revoked to a fine of up to $5,000.

Despite the heart of SB 1070 getting the ax, Jones still believes the provisions that did go into effect Thursday will make Arizona a safer place.

"I think there's pretty much consensus around Arizona that we shouldn't be encouraging or aiding and abetting illegal immigrants in this country," Jones said.