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Supporters want ballot rewrite on immigrant driver's license measure

The Bulletin
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SALEM — Supporters of a referendum granting driving privileges to people who can't prove they're legally in the United States are trying to rewrite the official summary that will appear on the ballots in November.

The Legislature's language would make no reference to the change in requirements for drivers immigration status, saying only that the measure establishes limited purpose, duration driver card for individuals who prove Oregon residency, meet driving requirements.

In a rare move, the Legislature's action would throw out the ballot title...

The House Rules Committee approved the measure Tuesday, setting up a vote today in the full House.

Critics are crying foul...

NOTE: the House passed the bill 36 - 24