Previously, on February 16, 2010, we reported that State Representative Cynthia Davis had introduced HB 1231 which proposed to eliminate the administration of the Missouri Drivers License Exam in any language except English and further, proposed to prohibit either the Department of Revenue or any applicant providing a translator for the purpose of assisting with the written Drivers License Exam.  

Since then, three other similar bills have been introduced by Representative Gatschenberger (HB 2139, 2140 and 2143).  HB 2139 and HB 2140 propose similar restrictions as Davis' HB 1231.  HB 2143 goes so far as to suggest that only United States Citizens should be permitted to apply for a Missouri Drivers License.  HB 2143 goes so far as to arbitrarily excluding tens of thousands of lawful permanent (with green cards) and non-permanent (with other non-permanent legal status) immigrants  from the privilege of driving.

The depth of stupidity to which the discussion in Missouri has sunk of anything "immigrant related" is clearly demonstrated by these proposals. Common sense has long since left the building in the Missouri capital!

Thankfully, the St. Louis Post Dispatch has raised its voice on this issue in its recent editorial, "License restrictions try to solve non-existent problem" (click to view editorial and comments).

To view more information or to read each of these bills, click the below links:
HB 1231 , HB 2139 , HB 2140 , HB 2143

For information on Representative Cynthia Davis or Chuck Gatschenberger, click the below links:
Chuck Gatschenberger
Cynthia Davis

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