The bill amends the laws regarding the issuance of driver's licenses in Arkansas, particularly focusing on applicants who are not lawfully present in the United States. It repeals a provision that previously prohibited individuals making an initial application for a driver's license from being issued one if they were not lawfully present. Additionally, it modifies the criteria under which individuals can be denied a driver's license, specifying that applicants must demonstrate legal presence in the U.S. to be eligible for a new license after revocation.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for applicants who cannot provide satisfactory evidence of legal residency. It allows for the issuance of a driver's license to those who can prove their identity with a passport, meet other minimum requirements, and provide documentation of a Social Security number or taxpayer identification number. The bill also establishes a $100 fee for applicants providing an individual tax identification number and mandates that the driver's license issued under these provisions will be marked as "Not valid for voter identification." Overall, the bill aims to align state driver's license issuance with federal immigration laws while providing a pathway for certain applicants to obtain a license.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1429 Original - 2-14-2023 04:00 PM: 27-16-1111
Old version HB1429 V2 - 2-22-2023 10:29 AM: 27-16-1111
Old version HB1429 V3 - 3-7-2023 09:29 AM: 27-16-907(c), 27-16-1111
Old version HB1429 V4 - 3-8-2023 09:44 AM: 27-16-907(c), 27-16-1111
HB 1429: 27-16-907(c), 27-16-1111