North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 676 — Restricted DL for Undocumented Immigrants.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Senate Bill 676 include adding provisions that authorize the Division to offer remote renewal of driver's licenses and to verify identification presented by certain license holders. These updates clarify the process for renewing licenses and ensuring the authenticity of identification, which can make it easier for individuals to maintain their driving privileges without needing to visit a physical office. This is important as it enhances convenience and efficiency for drivers, especially for those under 18 who hold a Class C license.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 6, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 676 Short Title:
676 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35238-NE-50 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE RESTRICTED DRIVERS LICENSES TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 10, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE RESTRICTED DRIVERS LICENSES TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS.
This sub-subdivision does not apply to a Class C license holder less than 18 years of age.
This sub-subdivision does not applyto a Class C license holder less than 18 years of age.
Any other new resident of North Carolina who has a drivers license issued *DRS35238-NE-50* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 by another jurisdiction must obtain a license from the Division within 60 days after becoming a resident.
Any other new resident of North Carolina who has a drivers license issued *S676-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 by another jurisdiction must obtain a license from the Division within 60 days after becoming a resident.
The Division maycopy theidentification presented orhold it for abriefperiodoftimeto verify its authenticity.
The Division maycopytheidentification presented orhold it for abriefperiodoftimeto verifyits authenticity.
The Division determines that a license of shorter duration should be issued when the applicant holds valid documentation issued by, or underthe authorityof,the UnitedStates government thatdemonstrates Page 2 DRS35238-NE-50 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 the applicant's legal presence of limited duration in the United States.
The Division determines that a license of shorter duration should be issued when the applicant holds valid documentation issued by, or underthe authorityof,the UnitedStates government thatdemonstrates Page 2 Senate Bill 676-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 the applicant's legal presence of limited duration in the United States.
– Subject to the following requirements and limitations, the Division may offer remote renewal of a drivers license issued by the Division:
– Subject to the following requirements and limitations, the Division mayoffer remote renewal of a drivers license issued bythe Division:
The fee for an initial restricted drivers license issued to a person qualifying under subsection (e1) of this section is fifty dollars ($50.00).
The fee for an initial restricted drivers license issued to a person qualifyingunder subsection (e1) of this section is fiftydollars ($50.00).
– In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (n) of this section, a restricted drivers license issued to a DRS35238-NE-50 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 person qualifying under subsection (e1) of this section shall be of a unique design or color distinguishing it from Real ID compliant drivers licenses.
– In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (n) of this section, a restricted drivers license issued to a Senate Bill 676-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 person qualifying under subsection (e1) of this section shall be of a unique design or color distinguishing it from Real ID compliant drivers licenses.
"(a) The Division shall have authority to cancel any driver's license upon determining any of the following:
"(a) The Division shall have authorityto cancel any driver's license upon determining any of the following:
Page 4 DRS35238-NE-50
Page 4 Senate Bill 676-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Motion 9 To Concur

Passed 46 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32102
Republican 9000
Democratic 5001
Total 46103
% of votes cast 92%2%0%6%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Apodaca — Yea
Bingham — Yea
Curtis — Yea
Foushee — Yea
Harrington — Yea
D.Davis — Yea
J.Jackson — Yea
Smith — Yea
Smith-Ingram — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Brown — Yea
J.Davis — Yea
B.Jackson — Yea
Tucker — Yea
Newton — Not Voting
Barefoot — Yea
Barringer — Not Voting
Brock — Yea
Bryant — Yea
Gunn — Yea
Hartsell — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Pate — Yea
Rucho — Nay
Soucek — Yea
Tarte — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Wells — Yea
Woodard — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
McKissick — Yea
Rabin — Yea
Randleman — Yea
Stein — Yea
Wade — Yea
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Not Voting
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Second Reading

Passed 103 Yea · 6 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 9102
Unaffiliated 75306
Republican 17203
U 1000
Total 1026011
% of votes cast 86%5%0%9%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Avila — Yea
Bishop — Nay
Boles — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Burr — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Gill — Yea
L.Bell — Yea
C.Graham — Yea
G.Graham — Yea
D.Hall — Yea
L.Hall — Yea
Jackson — Yea
R.Johnson — Yea
G.Martin — Yea
R.Moore — Yea
Queen — Yea
B.Richardson — Yea
W.Richardson — Yea
B.Turner — Yea
J.Bell — Yea
Brawley — Yea
B.Brown — Yea
R.Brown — Yea
Davis — Yea
Bryan — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Catlin — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Collins — Yea
Daughtry — Yea
Earle — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Goodman — Yea
Hanes — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Insko — Yea
Luebke — Yea
Salmon — Yea
L.Johnson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Malone — Yea
S.Martin — Yea
T.Moore(Speaker) — Yea
R.Turner — Yea
Baskerville — Not Voting
Dollar — Yea
Hager — Not Voting
Hamilton — Not Voting
Hardister — Yea
Holloway — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jeter — Yea
Jordan — Yea
Langdon — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McNeill — Not Voting
Pendleton — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Speciale — Nay
Szoka — Yea
West — Yea
Whitmire — Yea
Lucas — Yea
McGrady — Yea
Michaux — Yea
Millis — Nay
Saine — Yea
Schaffer — Not Voting
Stam — Yea
Steinburg — Not Voting
Terry — Yea
Wray — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Not Voting
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Not Voting
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Carl Ford Republican Not Voting
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Not Voting
Frank Iler Republican Nay
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Not Voting
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Nay
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 676?
SB 676 is sponsored by Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Marcus, Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Joyce Waddell (Democratic), and Graig Meyer (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 676?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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