Traffic control: driver license; application requirements for an operator's or chauffeur's license; modify. Amends secs. 307 & 812 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307 & 257.812).
This bill updates Michigan's driver license application requirements to ensure that all applicants, whether citizens or non-citizens, provide sufficient documentation to verify their identity and legal presence in the state. It allows individuals to use a parole identification card as valid proof of identity and explicitly permits applicants to select "M," "F," or "X" as their sex designation without needing extra paperwork. The legislation also mandates that the address provided on the driver license application be used for voter registration purposes, which may automatically update a person's voting record if it differs from their current registration. Additionally, the bill requires specific certifications for commercial licenses, including confirmation that the applicant meets federal driver qualification standards and that the test vehicle matches the type they intend to drive.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Nov 3, 2023
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 13, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Dec 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 13, 2024
Introduced
title amended
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 500 Yeas 56 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 54
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-2) adopted
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Feb 14, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Feb 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Nov 3, 2023
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Nov 3, 2023
Introduced
introduced by Representative Emily Dievendorf
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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