2007 Senate Bill 963

Mandate proof of citizenship for state ID

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To require a person applying for a state identification card to provide documents showing the applicant's full legal name history, date of birth and his or her address and residency, and which demonstrate that the applicant is a U.S. citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence, or has conditional permanent resident status in the U.S. State ID cards licenses would contain bar codes with certain personal identification items, and those of resident aliens would expire when their visa expires. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to verify that the documents presented are genuine, check applicants against a federal citizenship database, and retain copies of the verification documents. It would also raise ID card fees from $10 to $20. The bill would bring Michigan personal ID cards into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 5, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 6, 2008

Passed in the Senate 28 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation