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Montana committee pauses driver-privilege card bill after hours of testimony
Summary
After hours of testimony from immigrant advocates, business groups and law‑enforcement supporters, the Montana Senate Judiciary Committee tabled HB 275, a bill to create a two‑year driver's privilege card for people lawfully present but ineligible for a standard driver's license.
Representative (sponsor) opened HB 275 as a plan to give certain lawful noncitizen residents limited driving privileges while excluding use of the card for federal identification, voting or air travel. He said the card would require proof of identity, multiple proofs of Montana residence, documentation that the person is lawfully present and that applicants pass the same written and driving tests and pay the same fees as other applicants.
Supporters, including refugee resettlement groups, university researchers and business leaders, told the committee the card would…
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