House votes to repeal driving privilege cards




Associated Press - February 11, 2008 2:15 PM ET

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah House voted to repeal a driving card issued to illegal immigrants.

Rep. Glenn Donnelson, a Republican from North Ogden, says the cards are a threat to national security. The cards allow an illegal immigrant to drive and obtain insurance in Utah.

On Monday, the House voted 39-35 to kill the cards. House Bill 239 now moves to the Senate, where another close vote is expected.

A recent state audit showed the number of people possessing a card continues to rise, and three-quarters have insurance. Nearly 35,000 cards have been issued since the law began two years ago.

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