Connecticut to allow illegal immigrants to get driving license

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

By Richard Weizel
MILFORD, Connecticut | Thu May 30, 2013 2:35pm EDT

(Reuters) - Connecticut joined other U.S. states that allow illegal immigrants to get a driver's license, with the state Senate narrowly approving the measure on Thursday without a single Republican vote.

Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy said he would sign the bill, which passed the Senate by a 19-16 vote, after a highly divisive debate that lasted overnight.

"This bill is first and foremost about public safety. It's about knowing who is driving on our roads, and doing everything we can to make sure those drivers are safe and that they're operating registered, insured vehicles," Malloy said.

It was previously approved by the House, and no Republicans in either chamber voted in favor.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/30/us-usa-connecticut-immigration-idUSBRE94T0X720130530

[Fearless]

1. Good.

Now they will legally contribute to gas tax and our roads and infrastructure.

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2. Right wingers will complain about this "oh they're giving away freebies to illegals"

but given the sheer number of unauthorized immigrants in the workforce (I'm talking to YOU, US Chamber of Commerce/cheap labor lobby!!!), it's better to have them present and driving with the SAME licenses under the SAME conditions (insurance, registration, etc.) the rest of us get rather than driving around without a damn clue about the rules of the road and causing accidents without insurance.