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House approves opt-out amendment for proposed smart-card driver's license; bill circled for further work
Utah House of Representatives (1997 session) · February 13, 1997
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Summary
Lawmakers debated HB 244, which would permit a smart-card driver's license format; an amendment was adopted to allow licensees to opt out of the smart-card format (35-32 on a division), and the House later "circled" the bill to permit additional work on privacy, cost and implementation questions.
The sponsor explained HB 244 would authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue driver's licenses in a smart-card format that could include a digitized photo, barcode and, at the licensee's option, additional electronic media. Proponents said smart cards could improve…
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