Thread: Ariz. House OKs bill on consular cards

Ariz. House OKs bill on consular cards

Associated Press - April 18, 2011 10:44 PM ET

PHOENIX (AP) - A bill approved by the Arizona House would prohibit state officials from accepting consular identification cards issued by any foreign government as a valid form of identification.

The measure passed 31-29, with one lawmaker not voting.

Those that oppose the bill say though the measure has nothing to do with a person's immigration status, the bill would hamper law enforcement.

They say that's because the measure wouldn't allow the use of a consular card for public safety circumstances, such as to identify a body.

http://www.kgun9.com/global/story.asp?s=14470413

the mexican consulate officials i spoke with last week from Del Rio told me on the phone that these cards are NOT LEGAL ID in mexico.

Originally Posted by jamesw62

the mexican consulate officials i spoke with last week from Del Rio told me on the phone that these cards are NOT LEGAL ID in mexico.

Have read that numerous times also. To think that an ID card is acceptable here and not in their native country doesn't make any sense imo. Seems like it is just another example of how our so-called leaders want to continue, encourage and accept illegals in our country.

AZ Senate Bill 1465:
http://www.alipac.us/ftopicp-1185910.html#1185910


Vote Record:
http://www.azleg.gov//FormatDocument.as ... ion_ID=102


KGUN Story has the results wrong, the vote was 39-20
(unless this is the wrong bill number)