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Bill would allow Hispanics to gain drivers licenses without Social Security Number

No social security number? No problem.

A proposed bill allows illegal immigrants the right to drive.

Rebecca Gannon has more in Jefferson City.

Kansas City's Henry Rizzo proposed a bill that allows illegal immigrants in Missouri the oppurtunity to gain a driver's license.

As it stands now, Missouri residents need social security numbers to obtain a license. This bill could change that.

Governor Bob Holden did not take a side on the issue.

This bill is in Senate committee now.

Rebecca Gannon, Jefferson City.

Tuesday was Hispanic Legislative Day in the capitol, but Governor Bob Holden refused to take a position on one of the biggest issues of the day.

Rebecca Gannon has more.

Henry Rizzo from Kansas City proposed a bill that would give illegal immigrants drivers licenses without the need of a social security number.

But Governor Holden did not take a position on this bill.

The bill is now in the Senate committee.

Rebecca Gannon, Jefferson City.