\n1) Proof of identity by producing two documents from the primary list or one document from the primary list and one from the secondary list. The primary list consists of (a) an unexpired foreign passport or passport expired for less than 3 years; (b) a valid, unexpired consular identification document issued by an applicant’s country of citizenship; or (c) a consular report of an applicant’s birth in a foreign country. The secondary list consists of (a) a valid, unexpired motor vehicle operator’s license, with security features, issued by another state or country, (b) a valid foreign voter registration card, (c) a certified copy of a marriage certificate issued by any state or territory of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof, including any county, city or town, (d) a certified school transcript, or (e) a baptismal certificate or any similar document;<\/p>\n
2) Proof of Connecticut residency; and<\/p>\n
3) \u00a0Files an affidavit stating that an application to legalize status has been filed or will be field when eligible (if ever) to do so.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
A person who has been convicted of a felony is not eligible for the license. The license cannot be used for federal ID purposes (as stated on the license) or voting in Connecticut. The license will state “for driving purposes only.” The license is good for three to six years and may be renewed every three years. The bill creates a working group to study methods to verify foreign documents. \u00a0The report from the group with recommendations is due by February 1, 2014. \u00a0The driver’s license provisions go into effect January 1, 2015.<\/p>\n
House Bill 6659<\/i>, an anti-detainer bill, passed the House and has been transmitted to the Senate.<\/p>\n
Nevada<\/b>
\nSenate Bill 303<\/i>, which grants driver authorization cards to illegal aliens, passed the House (30-9) on May 27. The card is valid for one year and cannot be used for ID purposes. Identity can be proven by foreign passport, foreign birth certificate, consular ID card or any other proof the department deems acceptable. The card cannot be used to determine eligibility for any state benefits, licenses or services.<\/p>\n
The bill also contains a provision that prevents the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles from communicating the immigration status of any person who holds a driver authorization card to any person or federal, state or local governmental entity for the purpose of immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n
Oregon<\/b>
\nHouse Bill 3315<\/i>, which mandates E-Verify use by any contractor performing reforestation work on federal forestland, passed the House Transportation & Economic Development Committee and has been read a second time.<\/p>\n
Tennessee<\/b>
\nSenate Bill 1036<\/i>, an amendment that strengthens Tennessee’s anti-human trafficking law, was signed by Gov. Bill Haslam (R).<\/p>\n
Texas\u00a0<\/b>
\nHouse Bill 1272<\/i>, an amendment that strengthens Texas’ anti-human trafficking law, was sent to the Gov. Rick Perry (R) for signature.<\/p>\n