The California Legislature has withheld $55 million in funding from the DMV for a plan to share driver license data with other states, citing concerns for undocumented immigrants. - The budget agreement released Thursday night withholds funding for the State-to-State Verification program.
- The system records the last five digits of Social Security numbers, potentially flagging those without one. - Immigrant advocates worry the data could be used by federal immigration authorities.
- The DMV needs additional legislation to share Social Security numbers, and negotiations continue. The Legislature must adopt a budget by June 15, but negotiations with the governor could extend until June 30.