Repeal to New Mexico Law That Grants a Drivers License to Illegal Immigrants is Headed to State Senate

NEW MEXICO - House lawmakers in New Mexico voted to repeal a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain a drivers license.

The full 70 member house approved the repeal Wednesday by a vote of 45 to 25.

The repeal, which is backed by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, will now go to the state Senate where a similar measure failed last year.

New Mexico and Washington are the only states that grant a drivers license to illegal immigrants and others without a social security number.

Utah issues a special permit allowing immigrants to drive.