E8E93798CC3509ED87258265006B9D62 Hearing Summary

Representatives Singer and Arndt presented Senate Bill 18-108 to the committee, along with a handout [Attachment A]. Under current law, the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act (Senate Bill 13-251) authorizes the state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within the Department of Revenue (DOR) to issue a driver license, identification card, or instruction permit (SB 13-251 documents) to an individual who is either temporarily lawfully present in the United States or a Colorado resident who is not a U.S. citizen and does not have permanent residency status. These SB 13-251 documents are valid for three years after issuance, with an exception for minor driver licenses. The bill clarifies that SB 13-251 documents may be renewed or reissued in accordance with the process used for standard documents without the individual having to resubmit the initial requisite documentation if the individual provides a previously issued SB 13-251 document and proof of current Colorado residency. As with standard licenses, SB 13-251 documents may be extended by the DMV for one year if the individual is temporarily out of state or is prevented by disability from renewing a document and pays a fee. A person whose license is lost or stolen may obtain a replacement without renewing the license. Individuals seeking to obtain SB 13-251 documents are currently required to meet several documentary requirements, including providing an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). The bill allows an applicant to provide his or her social security number (SSN) in lieu of an ITIN. Acceptable documentation of the SSN may include a social security card itself, electronic confirmation through the Social Security Online Verification System, or any other documentation deemed by rule to be acceptable by the DOR.

Noraly Hernandez, representing Lamar Unidos, testified in support of the bill remotely from Otero Junior College.

Itzel Olivas, representing Grupo Azteca, testified in support of the bill remotely from Trinidad State Junior College.

Kyle Larson, representing the Roofing and Restoration Council, testified in support of the bill.

Father Cesar Hernandez, representing the Episcopal Church of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Larson, Representative Singer, and Representative Arndt responded to committee members' questions.

Angela Cobian, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and presented a packet of handouts [Attachment B].

Dr. Kristine Rodrigues, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Arndt and Singer wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned from recess.

Mike Dixon, representing the Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles, answered committee questions.