Budget committee OKs driver's card for illegals

This is a prime example of something which should NOT be in the budget, and should be voted in a separate piece of legislation. And, then rejected as completly unacceptable.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Illegal immigrants in Wisconsin not eligible for driver's licenses instead could get driver's cards that would give them limited rights under action taken by a Democratic-controlled committee.

The cards could be used only to drive. Other rights given to driver's license holders, like using it to board an airplane, would not apply to those with just driver's cards.

To get a card, an immigrant would have to prove they have lived in the state for at least six months, provide proof of identity and not be eligible for a Social Security number.

Gov. Jim Doyle did not propose the cards in his original budget. It was added by the Democratic-controlled budget committee and approved on a partisan vote late Thursday night.