HB0878 - Tennessee - Driver Licenses, Immigrants, Public Contracts

Companion Bill SB1869. Immigrants - Eliminates certificates for driving, requires certain documents as proof of lawful permanent residency for purposes of obtaining driver license, and requires proof of lawful presence prior to receipt of certain public benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39 and Title 55, Chapter 50. Fiscal Summary for *HB0878 / SB1869Increase State Expenditures - $1,870,900 Recurring $140,000 One-Time Bill Summary for *HB0878 / SB1869 Present law authorizes the department of safety to issue a certificate for driving to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specified period of authorized stay. This certificate for driving is valid only during the period of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States for a minimum period [...]

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