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AR HB1429
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jay Richardson
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AI Summary
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Repeals the prohibition on issuing driver's licenses to applicants making initial applications who are not lawfully present in the United States.
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Allows the Office of Driver Services to issue driver's licenses to non-citizens unable to provide legal residency status if they meet alternative requirements including a valid passport, Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number, proof of residence, and either authorization for presence or three years of Arkansas state tax returns.
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Establishes a $100 additional fee for applicants providing individual taxpayer identification numbers, with fees deposited into the State Central Services Fund for revenue division administration.
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Limits driver's licenses issued under the new provisions to a maximum four-year validity period and requires them to be marked "Not valid for voter identification."
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Prohibits applicants not lawfully present in the United States from obtaining commercial driver licenses or commercial learner's permits.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Issuance Of A Driver's License To Certain Applicants.
Last Action
Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023