Oregon Governor signs law to strengthen license rules
Bill takes effect when temporary rules expire in June
PETER WONG

Gov. Ted Kulongoski, without fanfare, has signed a bill requiring drivers to show they are in the United States legally before obtaining, renewing or replacing licenses.

Senate Bill 1080 takes effect July 1, before the expiration of temporary administrative rules that the state Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division adopted last month to put his Nov. 16 executive order into effect.

“Oregon used to have some of the most lenient requirements in the country for obtaining a driver license,â€