Published 2 years ago

Charlie Baker vetoes immigrant license access bill

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Gov. Charlie Baker says the Registry of Motor Vehicles doesn't have the ability to verify the identities of potential applicants. The bill cleared both branches with more than enough support to override Baker's veto. It will be up to the House to initiate a veto override, with a two-thirds vote required in each branch.

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Associated Press News

Gov. Baker vetoes bill to expand access to driver's licenses

Gov. Charlie Baker has vetoed a bill that would allow immigrants in the country illegally to obtain state driver’s licenses in Massachusetts. Friday's veto came just a day after the

2 years ago·United States

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CBS News

Gov. Baker vetoes bill allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses

Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a bill Friday that would have given driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

2 years ago

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National Review

Massachusetts Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Give Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Immigrants | National Review

State lawmakers are poised to override the veto.

2 years ago·United States

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WHDH

Charlie Baker vetoes immigrant license access bill

BOSTON (WHDH) - Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible to seek state-issued driver’s licenses, saying the Registry...

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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Daily Hampshire Gazette

Baker vetoes immigrant driver’s licenses bill, but Legislature poised to overrule the governor

Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible to seek state-issued driver’s licenses, saying the Registry of Motor Vehicles, an agency that he oversees, doesn’t have the ability to verify the identities of potential applicants.Following years of advocacy...

2 years ago·Northampton, United States

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NBC Boston

Baker Vetoes Immigrant License Access Bill, But Legislature Can Override

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible to seek state-issued driver’s licenses, saying the Registry of Motor Vehicles, an agency that he oversees, doesn’t have the ability to verify the identities of potential applicants. Following years of advocacy for the bill, House and Senate Democrats on Thursday enacted the legislation, which supporters…

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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