Here is the first response I received from one of my local delegates discussing Maryland's law on driver licenses for illegal aliens. Notice he doesn't say how it began, only that it has to stop to be in compliance with Federal law. Except for those who already have licenses.
Please read and let me know what you think.
It doesn't make Common Sense to me!
Thank you for your note on HB 387. The bill passed the House and Senate. The bill is not perfect but was a necessary compromise to bring the State into compliance with Federal requirements under the Real ID Act and the regulations promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security.
HB 387 halts the issuance of new licenses to individuals that cannot prove lawful presence in the US and who cannot provide a valid social security number as of April 19, 2009. It also directs the MVA to establish a security plan to protect licensing materials and licensees' information; require criminal history background checks for certain MVA employees; and training for employees in fraudulent document recognition and security awareness.
Finally, and most controversially, HB 387 does allow current licensees who cannot prove lawful presence or show a valid social security number to renew their MVA license, permit or ID card for a non-Federally compliant document. They must prove their identity and Maryland residency and their license, permit or ID must not be suspended or revoked for other reasons. After July 1, 2015 these licenses will no longer be valid.
You may read the bill at http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/bills/hb/hb0387e.pdf .
I value constituent input and hope you will continue to share your thoughts and concerns with me. Please feel free to contact me or my legislative director, Mary Lou Cole, regarding this or any other issue.
Sincerely,
Dan K. Morhaim, M.D.
Delegate, District 11
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