Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas R-Midland on September 17, 2015
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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on September 17, 2015
Reported in the Senate on February 2, 2016
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
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).