Posted on 12/01/2003 5:01:15 PM PST by comwatch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Bill Bird (916) 445-5788
Oller Stops Illegal Alien Driver's License Law SB 1XXX Passes Final Legislative Test With Flying Colors
SACRAMENTO: Legislation from Senator Rico Oller (R-San Andreas) passed its final legislative test in the State Assembly today, passing by a 64-9 vote. SB 1XXX authorizes a complete repeal of SB 60, the bill that awarded driver's licenses to illegal aliens in California. The Oller legislation will be forwarded to Governor Schwarzenegger for his signature.
"This is one of those rare moments where legislators from both political parties recognized the will of the people of California and did the right thing," said Senator Oller. "The repeal of SB 60 was one of several campaign promises made by Governor Schwarzenegger, and I'm pleased to have played a role in making it happen."
SB 1XXX is an urgency bill, and its passage means California law will remain as it has been when it comes to the practice of applying for and receiving driver's licenses. Applicants will still need to present their Social Security numbers and proof of identity to obtain a license. Non-citizens will need to prove that they have complied with American immigration laws in order to obtain valid licenses.
The dangers under SB 60 have been well documented. The legislation would have allowed illegal aliens, fugitives, felons, terrorists, minors seeking to pose as adults, and anyone else without valid identification to obtain a California drivers' license in whatever name and address they chose to provide. Several states had also threatened to stop accepting the California Driver's License as valid identification had SB 60 been allowed to take effect this January.
For more information about the passage of SB 1XXX, or to schedule an interview with Senator Oller, please contact Communications Director Bill Bird at (916) 445-5788.
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