Rep. Ivan A. Blanco (R-Saipan) hopes his bill, the CNMI version of a Guam legislation that allows eligible Commonwealth residents to use their driver\u2019s licenses in Guam, garners similar support.<\/p>\n
Guam two weeks ago enacted Guam Bill 123-34, which extends non-commercial driver\u2019s license reciprocity to residents from the CNMI, given that proof of U.S. citizenship be provided and that their licenses are valid for at least one year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really glad [Guam] Sen. Wil Castro took the initiative to push for this generous bill,\u201d said Blanco. He added that the Guam bill, now law, means that CNMI students attending Guam schools could take advantage of the opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis includes interisland business owners, medical referral patients\/caretakers, and so on,\u201d said Blanco.<\/p>\n
The CNMI version has yet to be acted on.<\/p>\n
According to Blanco, he is expecting similar support for the bill, which likewise allows Guam residents who are U.S. citizens to use their driver\u2019s licenses in the CNMI.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bill has been placed on the calendar for floor action. This is the last hurdle in moving bills so I am grateful to all the members for their support throughout its introduction and committee deliberations,\u201d he said, adding that House Speaker Ralph Demapan (R-Saipan) has yet to call for a session.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward for it to be entertained in the next session,\u201d said Blanco.<\/p>\n
Currently, CNMI law only allows a 30-day validity period for individuals holding non-CNMI driver\u2019s licenses. Beyond 30 days, they would have to apply for a driver\u2019s license valid in the CNMI. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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