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04-14-2009, 12:55 AM #1
Assembly Closes the Door on Licenses, but not for 6 years
Washington Post, April 14th.
Assembly Closes the Door on Licenses
Md. Lawmakers Vote To End Issuance To Illegal Immigrants
By John Wagner, Lisa Rein and Rosalind S. Helderman
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, April 14, 2009; Page B01
The Maryland General Assembly last night passed a hard-fought compromise that would end the practice of issuing driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, capping a 90-day session in which lawmakers were greatly constrained by the state's financial challenges but passed numerous low-cost bills affecting residents' daily lives.
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With barely an hour remaining before its midnight adjournment, the House voted 76 to 60 for a bill that would reconcile different solutions by the House and Senate to the challenge Maryland faces in complying with the federal security law known as Real ID. The Senate, which initially passed a more conservative approach, quickly followed with a 29 to 16 vote in favor.
Under the compromise, motorists who cannot prove they are in the country legally would be ineligible for a Maryland license as of June 1. But those who previously received licenses by providing foreign documents that lacked a U.S. visa stamp could get a one-time driving permit. The permits, which could not be used for access to federal buildings or commercial airplanes, would expire in 2015.
Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) had said he probably would call a special session on the issue if it was not resolved last night.
That bill was one of dozens debated in recent days that will bring changes to the lives of Marylanders without straining a state budget undercut by sagging tax collections amid the economic downturn.
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04-14-2009, 01:46 AM #2
Well, I guess ending it in 6 years is better than not ending it at all. Why would they let them renew 1 time? That's so nutty, but good going Maryland, it's a start and this will stop all new illegals getting driver's licenses. That part is outstanding!
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04-14-2009, 02:35 AM #3
at least it cuts off licenses for new illegal aliens seeking them. The fact that MD has closed the door on licenses for illegals is a major victory for our side.
That leaves what, three states left?
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04-14-2009, 02:46 AM #4
They think amnesty is going to help the illegals with licenses currently.
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04-14-2009, 03:36 AM #5Originally Posted by vmonkey56
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04-14-2009, 09:00 AM #6
I forsee that the people with grandfathered permits will have a new avenue of employment as Gypsy cab drivers.
I support enforcement and see its lack as bad for the 3rd World as well. Remittances are now mostly spent on consumption not production assets. Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)
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04-14-2009, 09:22 AM #7
added to homepage with note
ALIPAC NOTE: While this bill is imperfect, it is a major victory for our side that Maryland is no longer one of the few remaining states giving licenses to illegal immigrants. Special thanks to all of the activists and groups that worked hard in Maryland to cut off licenses for illegals!
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04-14-2009, 10:30 AM #8
Next session, they can adjust the expiration date.
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04-14-2009, 12:13 PM #9
Or these illegal may leave on their own, and it becomes muted.
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04-14-2009, 12:19 PM #10
I think that everyone on our side did an admirable job. I would classify this as a minor victory because of that six-year timeframe. Still, a good job against Maryland politicians whom I believe are some of the worst in the country.
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