UNDERSTAND ENGLISH FOR DRIVERS LICENSE
House Bill 4608
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Jansen
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 4-20-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4608 AS INTRODUCED 4-18-01
House Bill 4608 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit the secretary of state from issuing a license to a person who cannot understand English. Currently, the secretary of state is prohibited from issuing a license to a person who is unable to understand highway warning or directions signs in the English language. Under the bill, this provision would be retained and expanded to also include those who are unable to effectively communicate or understand verbal commands in the English language.
MCL 257.303
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.