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    NC legislators offer driving permits and new restrictions for illegal aliens

    NC legislators offer driving permits and new restrictions for immigrants here illegally

    Published: April 10, 2013
    2013-04-10T20:08:46Z

    By Bruce Siceloff and Anne Blythe The_News_and_Observer

    RALEIGH — More than 300,000 North Carolina immigrants who are not in the United States legally would have a new chance to become legal drivers under sweeping legislation proposed Wednesday in the General Assembly – but the state also could make their lives harder with new restrictions, stepped-up immigration enforcement actions and tougher treatment in the jails and the courts.

    Four House Republicans led by Rep. Harry Warren of Salisbury filed a bill that would offer restricted driver’s permits to “undocumented aliens” not in the country legally, if they had lived in North Carolina for a year.

    They would have to submit to criminal background checks. Their driving permits would include images of their thumbprints.

    Echoing provisions of an Arizona law that was upheld last year by the U.S. Supreme Court, Warren’s bill also would authorize law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of anyone they stop, detain or arrest, “where reasonable suspicion exists that the person ... is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States.”

    The bill also would:
    Reduce prospects for pretrial release of “undocumented aliens” charged with violent felonies, other serious criminal cases and traffic violations.

    Require any “undocumented alien prisoner” to repay the state for the cost of incarceration. It was not clear whether this requirement for reimbursement would include cases where the prisoner was not found guilty of a crime.

    Make it a felony to possess a phony driver’s license or to use someone else’s license.

    Make it a felony to make or sell a phony government ID card, in most cases. It would still be only a misdemeanor if the card was used by an underage person to buy alcohol or cigarettes.

    Put restrictions on the types of documents that can be used to confirm a person’s identity or residency with government officials. A matricula consular or other document issued by a foreign consulate or embassy would not be accepted. No ID cards issued by any person, organization or agency would be accepted either, unless it was expressly authorized by the General Assembly.

    One section of the bill, without reference to immigrants or aliens, would give the state new power to seize and sell automobiles in cases where someone was driving without a license or without liability insurance.

    Warren’s bill comes just a few weeks after the state Division of Motor Vehicles began issuing driver’s licenses to young immigrants participating in a federal program that defers their deportation for two years.

    Since March 25, DMV has issued licenses to more than 1,500 immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children or stayed here illegally after their visas expired.

    ‘About accountability’
    State government and local law enforcement officials say the licenses will make the roads safer – in a state where one out of every seven accidents involves someone driving without a license, and frequently without insurance.

    “It’s really about accountability and safety,” Transportation Secretary Tony Tata said last week at a state Board of Transportation meeting. He was speaking of the program that started March 25, with DMV issuing licenses to participants in the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

    “Many of the individuals who are obtaining licenses have mentioned, ‘I’ve been driving.’

    So now they’ve taken the test, they’ve got the insurance and now they’ve got a license.”

    North Carolina would become the fifth state to grant driving privileges to those who are unable to prove legal residency – joining New Mexico, Washington state, Illinois and Utah.

    California and Maryland are considering similar measures.

    North Carolina changed its laws in 2006 to block those in the country illegally from renewing their licenses. This came after several years when state leaders made it easy to get a license so that all drivers, regardless of their immigration status, had insurance and understood driving laws. As a result, North Carolina became a magnet for immigrants who came her from other states to get a driver’s license.

    Warren’s legislation seeks to avoid a repeat of that experience. Its proposed driver’s permits would not be available to immigrants who moved to North Carolina after April 1 of this year.  
      
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    It looks like this passed in Sept. 2013.

    1/2/2015 North Carolina General Assembly * House Bill 786 Information/History (2013*2014 Session)

    http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillL...13&BillID=H786 1/2


    FULL VERSION

    << H785 House Bill 786 / S.L. 2013*418 H787 >>

    RECLAIM NC Act.

    2013*2014 Session


    Bill Text Fiscal Note
    Filed [HTML]
    Edition 1 [HTML]
    Edition 2 [HTML] HIN0786v2
    HFN0786v2
    Edition 3 [HTML]
    Edition 4 [HTML]
    Ratified [HTML]
    SL2013*418 [HTML]

    Last Action: Ch. SL 2013*418 on 09/04/2013

    Sponsors: Warren; Jordan; B. Brown; Collins; (Primary)
    R. Brawley; R. Brown; Faircloth; Fulghum; Moffitt; Ramsey; Samuelson; Stevens; Stone;
    Turner;
    Attributes: Public; Text has changed; Roll Call; Requests Study
    Counties: No counties specifically cited
    Statutes: 64, 143, 147, 153A, 160A (Chapters); 108A*55.3, 14*100.1, 143*129, 143*341, 143*48.5, 147*
    33.95, 148*2.1, 148*33.1, 153A*449, 15A*306, 15A*506, 15A*533, 15A*534.7, 160A*20.1, 20*
    15, 20*28.10, 20*30, 20*309.3, 20*4.01, 20*7, 58*2*164, 64*10, 64*11, 64*12, 64*25, 64*26,
    64*39, 64*9 (Sections)


    Vote History
    Date Subject RCS # Aye No N/V Exc. Abs. Exc. Vote Total Result


    09/03/2013 5:13PM Veto Override [H] * 1359 84 32 0 4 0 116 PASS

    09/04/2013 09:19AM Motion 11 Veto Override [S] * 917 39 5 0 5 0 44 PASS


    Viewing Last 2 Vote(s) View All Votes

    History

    Date Chamber Action Documents Vote

    04/10/2013 House Filed DRH80262*MDxf*47
    04/11/2013 House Passed 1st Reading
    04/11/2013 House Ref to the Com on Judiciary Subcommittee B, if favorable, Finance
    05/02/2013 House Reptd Fav Com Substitute H786*PCS30509*MD*1
    05/02/2013 House Re*ref Com On Finance
    07/11/2013 House Reptd Fav Com Sub 2 H786*PCS70432*MD*3
    07/11/2013 House Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
    07/11/2013 House Placed On Cal For 07/15/2013
    07/15/2013 House Postponed To 07/16/2013
    07/16/2013 House Amend Adopted A1 A1 PASS: 106*5
    07/16/2013 House Passed 2nd Reading PASS: 84*29
    07/17/2013 House Amend Failed A2 A2 FAIL: 29*82
    07/17/2013 House Amend Adopted A3 A3 PASS: 59*52
    07/17/2013 House Passed 3rd Reading PASS: 85*28
    07/17/2013 House Ordered Engrossed
    07/18/2013 Senate Rec From House
    07/18/2013 Senate Passed 1st Reading
    07/18/2013 Senate Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
    07/25/2013 Senate Reptd Fav
    07/25/2013 Senate Placed on Today's Supplemental Calendar
    07/25/2013 Senate Passed 2nd Reading PASS
    07/25/2013 Senate Passed 3rd Reading
    07/25/2013 Senate Ordered Enrolled
    07/26/2013 Ratified
    07/29/2013 Pres. To Gov. 7/29/2013
    08/15/2013 Vetoed 08/15/2013 08/15/2013
    09/03/2013 House Added to Calendar
    09/03/2013 House Veto Overridden PASS: 84*32
    09/03/2013 Senate Rec From House
    09/04/2013 Senate Placed on Today's Calendar
    09/04/2013 Senate Veto Overridden PASS
    09/04/2013 Ch. SL 2013*418

    http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2013&BillID=H786
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    Became law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor at 9:20 a.m. this 4th day of September, 2013.
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    GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
    SESSION 2013
    SESSION LAW 2013-418
    HOUSE BILL 786

    AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY MEASURES FOR ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IN THIS STATE; AND TO CLARIFY WHICH EMPLOYERS ARE SUBJECT TO THE STATE'S E-VERIFY LAWS.

    Whereas, the North Carolina General Assembly recognizes that the issue of immigration is the responsibility of the federal government; and Whereas, the federal government has failed to address the need for enforcement of existing immigration laws or to act decisively to correct, amend, and reform existing immigration procedures and policies; and Whereas, federal courts have consistently upheld the authority of the federal government to restrict the efforts of states to uphold and enforce federal immigration laws in order to protect their citizens and their economies; and Whereas, the federal government has endowed illegally present aliens with certain entitlements to be provided by the various states via unfunded mandates; and Whereas, those unfunded mandates and the failure to address illegal immigration places an unwarranted strain on our State's law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and social safety nets and undermines our trust in the rule of law; and Whereas, the General Assembly of North Carolina recognizes its responsibility to protect and defend the citizens and the economy of the State of North Carolina; and Whereas, North Carolina recognizes that the greatness of this State is the result of appreciating, incorporating, and welcoming the vast diversity of immigrants who lawfully assimilate into the culture and fabric that is North Carolina; and Whereas, we do now encourage the North Carolina congressional delegation to exert the strongest effort possible to enact appropriate federal legislation to secure our nation's borders, uphold existing immigration laws, and reform the procedures and policies regarding the immigration process in order to facilitate an even and orderly process for those wishing to immigrate to our country; and Whereas, we encourage the President to work in a dedicated and cooperative fashion with Congress to restore dignity and transparency to the immigration process; and Whereas, the wealth, beauty, and strength of North Carolina rests not only with her natural attributes of mountains, beaches, and abundant resources but in the character of her people and their ability to address problems and challenges before them with an objective resolve tempered with a sense of fairness and consideration for all people; Now, therefore,The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

    SECTION 1.(a) The Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with the agencies and industries described in subsection

    (b) of this section, shall study the potential impact on public safety, the State economy, and illegal immigration to this State of adopting any or all of the following measures:

    (1) Increasing the penalties for crimes related to the possession, manufacture, or sale of false drivers licenses and other identification documents.

    (2) Creating a rebuttable presumption against the pretrial release of undocumented aliens who commit serious crimes.

    (3) Requiring a secured appearance bond as a condition of pretrial release for undocumented aliens who have committed serious crimes.

    (4) Requiring undocumented alien prisoners to reimburse the State for the cost of their incarceration after conviction of a crime.

    (5) Establishing standards of reasonable suspicion to guide law enforcement officers in conducting immigration status checks when conducting a lawful stop, detention, or arrest.

    (6) Prohibiting the use of consular documents from being considered a valid means of establishing a person's identity by a justice, judge, clerk, magistrate, law enforcement officer, or other State official.

    (7) Implementing a process for undocumented aliens to obtain a temporary driving privilege. This portion of the study shall:
    a. Examine the impact that such a process would have on highway safety, insurance rates, and claims for accidents that occur at the hands of the uninsured.
    b. Estimate the number of individuals who would seek to obtain a temporary driving privilege through such a process.c. Determine whether there are adequate insurance products available to insure individuals who obtain the temporary driving privilege.d. Examine any other matters that the Division of Motor Vehicles deems relevant.(8) Adopting measures that have been adopted in other States to combat the problem of illegal immigration.

    SECTION 1.(b) In conducting the study required by this section, the Department of Public Safety shall consult with the Department of Insurance, the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Commerce, representatives of the service and agricultural industries, representatives of the immigrant community, and any other agencies, institutions, or individuals that the Department deems appropriate.

    SECTION 1.(c) The study shall examine the potential impact of the measures described in subsection (a) of this section:(1) On the State economy.(2) On the community of lawful immigrants in this State.(3) On the provision of social services.(4) On tax collection.(5) On law enforcement.(6) In light of the impact of similar measures enacted in other states on these areas.(7) In light of their relation to the uncertainty that all businesses, including the high-tech, agriculture, hospitality, and other service sectors endure under our current federal system. The Department of Commerce shall be the lead coordinating agency for purposes of this subdivision.

    SECTION 1.(d) The Department of Public Safety shall report its findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety no later than March 1, 2014. The Department of Public Safety may use funds available to contract for services related to this study.

    SECTION 2.(a) G.S. 153A‑449 reads as rewritten:"§ 153A‑449. Contracts with private entities.entities; contractors must use E‑Verify.(a) Authority. – A county may contract with and appropriate money to any person, association, or corporation, in order to carry out any public purpose that the county is authorized by law to engage in.

    (b) Contractors Must Use E‑Verify. – No county may enter into a contract unless the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.

    "
    SECTION 2.(b) G.S. 160A‑20.1 reads as rewritten:"§ 160A‑20.1. Contracts with private entities.entities; contractors must use E‑Verify.

    (a) Authority. – A city may contract with and appropriate money to any person, association, or corporation, in order to carry out any public purpose that the city is authorized by law to engage in.

    (b) Contractors Must Use E‑Verify. – No city may enter into a contract unless the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.

    "
    SECTION 2.(c) G.S. 143‑129 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
    "(j) No contract subject to this section may be awarded by any board or governing body of the State, institution of State government, or any political subdivision of the State unless the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.

    "
    SECTION 2.(d) Article 3 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

    "§ 143‑48.5. Contractors must use E‑Verify.No contract subject to the provisions of this Article may be entered into unless the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.

    "
    SECTION 2.(e) G.S. 147‑33.95 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:

    "(g) No contract subject to the provisions of this Part may be entered into unless the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.

    "
    SECTION 2.(f) G.S. 64‑25(3) reads as rewritten:"§ 64‑25. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:…(3) Employee. – Any individual who provides services or labor for an employer in this State for wages or other remuneration. The term does not include an individual whose term of employment is less than nine months in a calendar year.….

    "
    SECTION 2.(g) G.S. 64‑26(c) is repealed.

    SECTION 3. This act is effective when it becomes law.In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 26th day of July, 2013. s/ Tom Apodaca Presiding Officer of the Senate s/ Thom Tillis Speaker of the House of Representatives VETO Pat McCrory Governor

    Became law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor at 9:20 a.m. this 4th day of September, 2013.

    s/ Sarah Lang
    Senate Principal Clerk

    http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/B...ML/H786v6.html
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    1. North Carolina debuts driver's licenses for undocumented ...

      www.cnn.com/2013/03/25/us/north-carolina-immigrant-licenses/

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      Mar 25, 2013 - North Carolina debuted new driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants Monday...
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    This was the licenses for the DACA amnesty decree illegals only though right?

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