NE1: Driver's license recognition reciprocity with Canada

[Poirot]

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Sponsor: Poirot

I have 24 hours to advocate for this bill and the normal debate time is 72 hours.

[Poirot]

This is inspired by a real life situation. It seems to drive in Georgia you need a driver's license in English. So if a Quebec driver wants to drive through that state without possible fine, you need to pay to get an international license.

As the Northeast region bordering Canada, I suggest driver's licenses be accepted without problems in all our states issued by Canadian jurisdiction, whatever the language on the license. In return we get assurance of the same treatment from Canadian authorities.

The assembly could want to add Mexican licenses in Spanish for example.

I don't think regions can sign international treaties but this is an administrative agreement. Or we could have a deal only with Quebec and New Brunswick which are part of the Northeast for voting purposes. 

[Kingpoleon]

I support it. Tying ourselves to the North is vital both for economical and national reasons.

[Poirot]

This is the last day to improve this bill, suggest better wording before it's put to a vote tomorrow.

[Poirot]

It is time for the final vote. It will lasts 48 hours. Representatives please vote aye, nay or abstain.

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Aye.

[Poirot]

aye

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Aye

[NHI]

AYE.

[Kingpoleon]

Aye.

[NHI]

AYE.

[Poirot]

With 5 votes in favor, this bill is passed by the assembly.