6/17/10-A bill has died that sought to require English-only driver’s licensing.
Currently, the state’s driver’s license exam is offered in four languages.
Sponsored by Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, HB262 would have mandated that all portions of the driver’s exams to be offered solely in English.
Exceptions would have been made for persons legally authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be in the country for a “specific purpose.”

4/2/10-A bill in the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee would require English-only driver’s licensing.
Currently, the state’s driver’s license exam is offered in four languages.
Sponsored by Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, HB262 would mandate that all portions of the driver’s exams to be offered solely in English.
Exceptions would be made for persons legally authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be in the country for a “specific purpose.”
For House bill status, call 615-741-2901.
Click here to read the 2009 state watches for HB262.