Senate Bill 833 Short Term Driver License Directs Department of Transportation to issue short term driver license

e or short term driver permit to applicant who does not provide proof of legal presence in the United States but otherwise has complied with all requirements for license or permit and has resided in Oregon for more than one year. Prohibits use of short term driver license or short term driver permit as identification to obtain Oregon concealed handgun license or purchase firearm from gun dealer. Relating to documents issued the Department of Transportation Primary messages This bill is the result of Governor Kitzhabers Task Force, working for the last two years, in consultation with the DMV, GOP and Democratic leaders, and stakeholders including representatives of law enforcement, business, the insurance industry, faith communities, farm labor and immigrant advocates.

What this bill is about: Public Safety SB 833 is a public safety measure designed to improve traffic safety and reduce the number of unlicensed, uninsured drivers on Oregons roads. All Oregonians, regardless of the documents they have, need the ability to participate in the local economy by driving to church, the store, school and work, and we want them to do so legally. This bill would allow them to prove they can drive, get licensed and get auto insurance. Too many people are driving unlicensed and uninsured, making other Oregon drivers more vulnerable. SB 833 is a common-sense measure that helps Oregon residents follow the law by proving their identity, proving they can drive, and buying auto insurance, just like most Oregonians. There is a cost to society when we have uninsured, untested drivers on Oregons roads.

What SB 833 does Creates a distinct, 4-year Short-Term Driver License for anyone who cannot provide the proper documentation to get a standard driver license (i.e. undocumented immigrants, homeless people, elderly people, etc). Requires applicant to prove their identity and date of birth, provide proof theyve lived in Oregon for at least a year. DMV will use the same facial recognition software they use now on the standard driver license. These measures will prevent identity fraud and deter people from other states from attempting to get a drivers license in Oregon.

Requires applicants to take and pass the written and driving skills tests administered by DMV. Holders of the Short-term Driver License have the same responsibility to obtain auto insurance as any other licensed Oregonian. DOES NOT serve as ID to purchase a firearm or obtain a concealed handgun permit. DOES NOT affect a persons eligibility status for state or federal benefits. The Short-term Driver License is for the purpose of driving only. It is not intended for the purpose of boarding a plane, buying a gun, entering a federal building, voting or obtaining other state or federal benefits.