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AR HB2006

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Greg Leding

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Arkansas to issue or renew driver's licenses for nonimmigrant employees with pending Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker) or Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) extensions, provided they present a valid Form I-797C Notice of Action

  • Allows driver's licenses for spouses and minor children of bona fide F-1 student visa holders who have optional practical training authorization, with validity based on the employment authorization document end date

  • Establishes driver's license expiration dates for non-citizen applicants as the shortest of: standard expiration periods, the I-94 status completion date, or the last lawful date of presence in the United States

  • Provides an additional 240 days of license validity following the I-94 status completion date for holders of nonimmigrant visas who present a valid Form I-797C Notice of Action

  • Applies the same provisions to non-driver's license identification cards issued by Arkansas

  • Effective date: January 1, 2014

Legislative Description

To Authorize Issuance Or Renewal Of A Driver's License For Eligible Nonimmigrant Employees And Their Dependents For Periods Of Extension Or Application For Extension.

Last Action

Notification that HB2006 is now Act 1493

4/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs4/17/2013
Public Transportation3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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