Center for People in Need

LB229

Related to drivers’ licenses and state identification cards and proof of legal status

Description:

The stated purpose of LB229 is to focus on the mitigation of fraud by increasing the security surrounding the driver license and state identification card issuing process:    * By January 1, 2010, background checks will be required from all employees who have the ability to affect information appearing on the driver license.    * By May 11, 2011, all applicants will be required to prove identity, date of birth, social security number, and lawful status through a limited source document list.    * Temporary licenses will be issued for non-citizens legally in the U.S., limited to the expiration of the person’s authorized stay.    * The Dept. of Motor Vehicles will retain images of an applicant’s source documents in its system and verify the documents with the issuing agency.    * Individuals will not be allowed to hold a driver’s license and state ID card at the same time.  CARRYOVER TO THE 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Indefinitely postponed April 14, 2010.

View The Bill: Click here to view the bill online
Hearing Date & Room: Mon., Jan. 26, 2009, 1:30pm in Room #1113
Legislative Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
Sponsor(s): Deb Fischer (43)
Committee(s):
Amendments(s):
  • No amendments of concern
Document(s):
  • No additional documents
Action Alert(s):
  • No action alerts are associated with this legislation.
Comment(s): N/A
Categories: Civil Rights, Immigrants and Refugees