HB769 will improve the safety of all Pennsylvanians in three ways

  • Safety on the roads

    Keeping roads safer, economies healthy, and families together.

    From policymakers to law enforcement, from farmers to faith communities, there is a consensus that roads and communities are safer when everyone behind the wheel has a license, insurance, and identification. It is necessary to encourage all drivers in PA to obtain: Accessible driving licenses and valid identification for everyone is a common sense policy.

    A standard (NON-Real ID) Driver’s License is required for:

    ✓ Valid identification

    ✓Proof of insurance

    ✓ Adequate knowledge of the rules & responsibilities of the road

  • Economic Impact

    The first year of enacting proposed legislation could see between $2.76 M to $4.14 M in revenue from licensing fees alone, with a possible $2.36 to 3.54 M in subsequent years, far outpacing the cost of implementation.

    Despite the smaller immigrant population, Pennsylvania could expect a $13 million increase in revenue from taxes, registration fees, license fees, and vehicle-related purchases in the first three years after implementation. This includes annual increases like the increases in sales tax and one-time license fees that would be renewed once the license expires. Every 4 years, an additional $30.50 in renewal fees would be charged to the applicant, who is not included in the total estimation since we are looking at licenses issued within the first three years of the expansion.

  • Safeguard our privacy

    Ensure the Privacy of Driver Information. The bill would add a host of crucial protections for driver data, including safeguards around sharing personal information.

    Pennsylvania needs a common-sense approach to processing identification documents without indefinitely retaining private documents and making PA residents vulnerable to having their information used without their consent.

OUR VALUES

We at the Coalition prioritize and value leadership from the immigrant community. We open our doors to any immigrant and allied community who wants to get involved because we believe strength lies in diversity.

We promote unity and collaboration in community work, respecting the skills and knowledge from life experiences as immigrants. Second, we believe that immigrants are those who have the expertise to advocate for themselves, as we appreciate the support of allies who believe in justice for immigrants and respect our inclusion. Third, we believe in the value of mutuality as a starting point, as we all have the skills to contribute and learn. Finally, we believe in the freedom to express our knowledge and creativity without fear of judgment.

The Coalition is state-wide, committed to working with good communication and responsibility for our work. We share work, ideas, and opinions about each campaign step. We are committed to fulfilling all our work goals because we know we work for all immigrant communities in Pennsylvania.
We support and include all communities regardless of race, country of origin, language, immigration status, social class, gender, sexual orientation, age, or criminal history. We believe in second chances. We appreciate taking chances without fear of making mistakes and taking responsibility, and we maintain open minds to learn from mistakes. We promote faith in the divine, our communities, leaders, and teamwork. We work with humility, integrity, commitment, and responsibility to support each other in a supportive, respectful, and inclusive manner.

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