To: The Illinois State House
Tell Illinois lawmakers to grant driver’s licenses to 250,000 immigrants.
SB 957, the Illinois immigrant driver's licenses bill, passed the Senate with an overwhelming majority, and now it's time for you to pass it through the House.
The bill is a win-win: it would allow 250,000 Illinois immigrants to legally drive, commute to work, and take care of their families. And it makes Illinois roads safer, by requiring that ALL motorists be tested, registered, licensed, and insured.
Latino and immigrant community voters nationwide will be watching to see whether you make good on President Obama’s commitment for Democrats to do better by these constituencies. Passage of this bill would send a clear signal that your party is serious about treating this community with equality, and we hope you take advantage of this opportunity to lead.
The bill is a win-win: it would allow 250,000 Illinois immigrants to legally drive, commute to work, and take care of their families. And it makes Illinois roads safer, by requiring that ALL motorists be tested, registered, licensed, and insured.
Latino and immigrant community voters nationwide will be watching to see whether you make good on President Obama’s commitment for Democrats to do better by these constituencies. Passage of this bill would send a clear signal that your party is serious about treating this community with equality, and we hope you take advantage of this opportunity to lead.
Why is this important?
Time is running out in the Illinois House to pass a common sense bill that would allow 250,000 immigrants to apply for driver's licenses.
SB 957 has already been passed by the Senate, and Governor Quinn has said he'll sign it. But the legislature adjourns tomorrow, which means the House must pass the bill RIGHT NOW.
The bill allows Illinois immigrants to apply for driver's licenses--which will allow them to get to work, go to the doctor's office, and take care of their families, without the fear of deportation. And it requires that ALL Illinois motorists be tested, registered, licensed, and insured--making Illinois roads safer for all drivers.
Time is running out. Help turn this bill into law by using this form to tell Illinois lawmakers to pass the immigrant driver's license bill today.
SB 957 has already been passed by the Senate, and Governor Quinn has said he'll sign it. But the legislature adjourns tomorrow, which means the House must pass the bill RIGHT NOW.
The bill allows Illinois immigrants to apply for driver's licenses--which will allow them to get to work, go to the doctor's office, and take care of their families, without the fear of deportation. And it requires that ALL Illinois motorists be tested, registered, licensed, and insured--making Illinois roads safer for all drivers.
Time is running out. Help turn this bill into law by using this form to tell Illinois lawmakers to pass the immigrant driver's license bill today.