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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) |
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| Comment(s): | N/A |
| Categories: | Civil Rights, Immigrants and Refugees |