ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

 

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HB 2852: identification driver licenses; Native American

Sponsor: Representative Tsosie, LD 6

Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure

Overview

Directs the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), on an applicant's request, to allow a distinguishing mark to appear on the nonoperating identification license or driver license that identifies the applicant as a Native American.

History

On receipt of an application from a person who does not have a valid driver license issued by this state or whose driving privilege is suspended, ADOT must issue a nonoperating identification  license that contains a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, the full legal name, the date of birth, the residence address and a brief description of the licensee and either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space on which the licensee is required to write the licensee's usual signature (A.R.S. § 28-3165).

ADOT must issue a driver license to a qualified applicant. The driver license must contain a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, the license class, any endorsements, the licensee's full name, date of birth and residence address, if the licensee has a residence address, a brief description of the licensee and either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space on which the licensee is required to write the licensee's usual signature. A driver license is not valid until it is signed by the licensee (A.R.S. § 28-3166).

Tribal enrollment criteria are set forth in tribal constitutions, articles of incorporation or ordinances. The criterion varies from tribe to tribe, so uniform membership requirements do not exist (U.S. Department of the Interior).

Provisions

1.   Requires ADOT, on the request of an applicant, to allow a distinguishing mark to appear on the nonoperating identification license or on the driver license that identifies the applicant as a Native American, if the applicant submits satisfactory proof to ADOT that the applicant is an enrolled member of an Indian Tribe. (Sec. 1, 2)

2.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1, 2)

 

 

 

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