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AL SB211

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 31-13-29 of Alabama Code to add United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Cards (military IDs and Geneva Conventions Identification Cards) as acceptable documentation to establish eligibility for business transactions with the state or political subdivisions.

  • Allows persons to demonstrate eligibility for state business transactions by presenting a valid military ID as an alternative to standard citizenship documentation or verification through the Department of Homeland Security's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions against aliens unlawfully present in the United States from entering into business transactions with the state or political subdivisions, and prohibits others from conducting such transactions on their behalf.

  • Defines business transactions to include applying for or renewing motor vehicle license plates, driver's licenses, nondriver identification cards, and business licenses, but excludes marriage licenses.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Immigration, legal status and/or proof of citizenship, valid documents for voter registration, same documents applicable for business transaction, military identification added as valid document, Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Sec. 31-13-29 am'd.

Elections

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2012

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