Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and
Connecticut.

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1. Maine

a) Driver’s License: No. Please visit the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles website for more information.

b) In-state Tuition: No, currently there is no law which would allow for undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.

c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit MALDEF for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.

d) Pending Legislation: Please visit the Maine State Legislature website to search for individual bills/legislation. Please visit the taking action section of the forum to find out what you can do in to help out in Maine.

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e) U.S. Senators: Collins, Susan (R) and Snowe, Olympia J. (R

f) U.S. Representatives: Allen, Tom (D) and Michaud, Mike (D)

g) Governor: Baldacci, John Elias (D)

2. New Hampshire

a) Driver’s License: No, in order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of New Hampshire, the applicant must present an original or certified copy of his/her birth certificate, valid U.S. passport or military I.D, and one of the following

– Social Security Card

– Passport

– Marriage Certificate, Civil Union Certificate, or its equivalent

– Military discharge papers

– Military identification card

– Divorce Decree

– Valid School ID w/photo

– Current driver license or driver license which has expired no more than 12 months prior to the date of application.

Must show proof of residency by providing one of the following:

– NH Valid Registration

– Town/City Clerk Approval of Residency Letter

– Utility Bill with postmarked date (i.e., Water, Electric, Oil/propane)

Please visit the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles website for more information.

b) In-state Tuition: No, currently there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in?state tuition rates in this state.

c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit MALDEF for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.

d) Pending Legislation: Please visit the New Hampshire State Legislature website to search for individual bills/legislation. Please visit the taking action section of the forum to find out what you can do in to help out in Maine.

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HB 1137 “Contracts with Illegal Aliens Unenforceable. All contracts, including but not limited to leases of real and personal property, loans, and insurance contracts, entered into with any illegal alien shall be unenforceable.”

HB1614 “I. Prohibits the offering of aid to illegal aliens.

II. Allows the issuance of identification cards.

III. Requires law enforcement to investigate the immigration status of certain offenders.

IV. Requires employers to verify the immigration status of employers.

V. Prohibits the dispensation of certain state benefits to illegal aliens.

VI. Allows the attorney general to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the federal government.

VII. Prohibits illegal aliens from receiving a tuition discount from state universities.

VIII. Establishes a fraudulent document investigation unit in the department of safety.

Current Status: Dead

HR22 A resolution urging that the federal government enforce existing immigration law.

Current Status: Dead

HB0404 “An ACT prohibiting state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal immigration laws.”

Current Status: Dead

SB353 “This bill provides that the state of New Hampshire and its political subdivisions shall not serve as a sanctuary for illegal aliens and requires state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce immigration laws to the extent authorized by federal law.”

Current Status: Dead

e) U.S. Senators: Judd, Gregg (R) and Sununu, John E. (R)

f) U.S. Representatives: Hodes, Paul (D) and Shea-Porter, Carol (D)

g) Governor: Lynch, John (D)

3. Vermont

a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Vermont, the applicant must prove he/she is a resident of the state and provide two forms of identification. A non?U.S citizen must proof of legal presence in the United States (e.g. Permanent Resident Card, foreign passport with a U.S visa and I?94, showing class and expiration date). However, the driver’s license will expire with his/her authorized time to stay in the country. Please visit the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.aot.state.vt.us/DMV/dmvhp.htm) for more information.

b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in?state tuition rates in this state.

c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.

d) Pending Legislation:

H.345 ? This bill proposes to prohibit assisting a person whom the actor knows or reasonably should know is an illegal immigrant by: transporting, sheltering, or aiding the person in obtaining employment; employing the person; or providing or renting housing to the person. A violation would result in up to five years’ imprisonment or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both, and subject any of the defendant’s property involved in any of the illegal activity to forfeiture proceedings.

Sponsors: Representatives Trombley of Grand Isle and Johnson of South Hero (By Request)

http://www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/legdoc.cfm?URL=/docs/2008/bills/intro/H?345.HTM

e) Senators:

Leahy, Patrick J. – D

Sanders, Bernard ? I

f) U.S. Representatives:

Welch, Peter – D

g) Local Government Website: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/default.htm

h) Governor: Douglas, Jim – R. Term began January 3, 2003

4. Rhode Island

a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Rhode Island, the applicant must prove he/she is a resident of the state. Furthermore, he/she must provide a social security number or a current U.S or non?U.S passport, a form of identification (e.g. birth certificate), and a signature document (e.g. social security card, work or school I.D). Please visit the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.dmv.ri.gov/) for more information.

b) Tuition: Currently, there is a piece of legislation (H.B. 6184) pending which would allow undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to pay tuition and fees at public higher educational institutions that are no greater than the tuition and fees paid by Rhode Island residents. This bill is sponsored by Representatives Diaz and Slater.

Please visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText05/HouseText05/H6184.htm for the actual text of the bill.

c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.

d) Pending Legislation:

H7025 – An act relating to state affairs and government identification of citizens.

Sponsors: Representatives Gemma, Brien, Trillo, Corvese, and Carter

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtext08/housetext08/h7025.htm

HB6184 – This act would allow undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to pay tuition and fees at public higher educational institutions that are no greater than the tuition and fees paid by Rhode Island residents.

Sponsors: Representatives Diaz, Slater.

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText05/HouseText05/H6184.htm

e) Senators:

Reed, Jack – D

Whitehouse, Sheldon – D

f) U.S. Representatives:

Kennedy, Patrick J. – D

Langevin, James R. – D

g) Local Government Website: http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/index.html

h) Governor: Carcieri, Donald – R. Term began January 7, 2003

5. Massachusetts

a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Massachusetts, the applicant must prove he/she is a resident of the state. Furthermore, he/she must provide a social security number or a current U.S or non?U.S passport and one primary document providing date of birth. Please visit the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.mass.gov/rmv/index.htm) for more information.

b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in?state tuition rates in this state.

c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.

d) Pending Legislation:

SB1907 – An act worker documentation certification program

Sponsors: Richard R. Tisei, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr, Paul J. Loscocco

http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/185/st01/st01907.htm

e) Senators:

Kennedy, Edward M. – D

Kerry, John F. ? D

f) U.S. Representatives:

Olver, John W. – D

Neal, Richard E. – D

McGovern, James P. – D

Frank, Barney – D

Tsongas, Niki – D

Tierney, John F. – D

Markey, Edward J. – D

Capuano, Michael E. – D

Lynch, Stephen F. – D

Delahunt, William D. – D

g) Local Government Website: http://www.mass.gov/legis/

h) Governor: Deval, Patrick – D. Term began January 4, 2007

6. Connecticut

a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Connecticut, the applicant must prove he/she is a resident of the state. Furthermore, he/she must provide a certified birth certificate or valid passport, and two other forms of identification (e.g. Connecticut non?driver ID and school transcript). Non?US citizens who want to apply for a driver’s license must show proof of their legal status in the United States. Please visit the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.ct.gov/dmv/site/default.asp) for more information.

b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in?state tuition rates in this state.

c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.

d) Pending Legislation:

HB6936 – An act concerning verification of the immigration status of persons arrested for certain crimes.

Sponsors: Rep. David K. Labriola, 131st Dist.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/TOB/H/2007HB?06936?R00?HB.htm

e) Senators:

Dodd, Christopher J. – D

Lieberman, Joseph I. – I

f) U.S. Representatives:

1st District: Larson, John B – D.

2nd District: Courtney, Joe – D.

3rd District: DeLauro, Rosa L. – D.

4th District: Shays, Christopher – R.

5th District: Murphy, Christopher S. – D.

g) Local Government Website: http://www.cga.ct.gov/

h) Governor: Rell, M. Jodi – R. Term began July 1, 2004