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House narrowly disputes wording change in HB 116; amendment to replace 'unauthorized' with 'illegal' fails
2139919 · January 22, 2025
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Summary
Representative Clauston proposed replacing the phrase 'unauthorized alien' with 'illegal alien' in HB 116 (driver's licenses related to immigration status). The amendment prompted debate about definitions and statutory consistency and failed on a floor division vote (23–35).
Representative Clauston moved a second‑reading amendment to House Bill 116 to change the bill's phrase "unauthorized alien" to "illegal alien." Clauston said the amendment was intended to clarify meaning for people whose status the mover described…
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