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Immigration, license bill voted down on WA Senate

The Columbian
Published: March 7, 2011, 12:00am

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Senate has declined a Republican-led motion to bring a vote on a bill that would have restricted driver’s licenses access to illegal immigrants.

In a procedural motion Monday, Republicans asked the Senate to consider the bill, which had not been brought to the floor by the majority Democrats. The motion failed 23-25, with the Democratic chief sponsor voting no.

The bill would have required applicants for driver’s license to provide proof of residency and a social security number.

Supporters had said the bill aimed to stop identification fraud and restrict access to licenses to illegal immigrants. Opponents had said that it would have led the illegal immigrant community to drive without licenses and car insurance.

After Monday’s defeat, the bill appears dead.

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