2015 Senate Bill 501 / 2016 Public Act 138

Require alien drivers have visa or passport while driving

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 17, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To require resident aliens who drive a vehicle in Michigan to have both a valid drivers license issued by their native land and a passport or valid visa. Current law only requires a valid drivers license. (A resident alien legally present here can also get a Michigan drivers license.) Also, to require the Secretary of State to post the countries with which it has (optional) reciprocal drivers license recognition agreements.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 2, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 4, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

March 22, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 11, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 12, 2016

Passed in the House 90 to 18 (details)

To require resident aliens who drive a vehicle in Michigan to have both a valid drivers license issued by their native land and a passport or valid visa. Current law only requires a valid drivers license. (A resident alien legally present here can also get a Michigan drivers license.) Also, to require the Secretary of State to post the countries with which it has reciprocal drivers license recognition agreements (which are now required but the bill would make optional).

Received in the Senate

May 17, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 25, 2016