5/19/08-Gov. Sonny Perdue has vetoed a bill that sought to allow police to seize vehicles, including large trucks, from illegal immigrants.
Under HB978, law enforcement would have been allowed to take vehicles registered in the state that are involved in traffic violations or wrecks if they are driven by illegal immigrants.
In signing the veto, Perdue said that “while it does provide three exceptions ... it mandates impoundment in all other circumstances.”
The governor said “to help address what I believe to be the concerns of this legislation’s author, I have already signed Senate Bill 350, which enhances penalties for driving without a valid drivers’ license.”

4/14/08-A bill on its way to Gov. Sonny Perdue’s desk would allow police to seize vehicles, including large trucks, driven by illegal immigrants.
Sponsored by Rep. James Mills, R-Gainesville, HB978 would allow law enforcement to take vehicles registered in the state that are involved in traffic violations or wrecks if they are driven by illegal immigrants.
The bill would provide for an impounded vehicle to be returned to the owner if it belong to a person with a valid driver’s license.
For bill status, call (404) 656-5015.

2/21/08-A bill in the House Rules Committee would allow police to seize vehicles, including large trucks, driven by illegal immigrants.
Sponsored by Rep. James Mills, R-Gainesville, HB978 would allow law enforcement to take vehicles registered in the state that are involved in traffic violations or wrecks if they are driven by illegal immigrants.
Rented and leased vehicles would be included if it is determined owners should have known the driver was an illegal immigrant.
For House bill status, call (404) 656-5015.