DRIVER’S LICENSE: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS                               S.B. 961: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 961 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Michael J. Bouchard

Committee: Transportation and Tourism

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to redefine “resident” as a “person who is either a United States citizen or an alien lawfully present in the United States who resides in a settled or permanent home or domicile with the intention of remaining in this state”. The Code currently defines “resident” as every person who resides in a settled or permanent home or domicile with the intention of remaining in this State.

MCL 257.51a                                                                                 Legislative Analyst: L. Burghardt

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would result in a minimal impact on the Department of State if verification could be done by self-certification by the license applicant.

Date Completed: 5-20-96                                                                    Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.