Senate File No. 38 is a bill proposing changes to the process of applying for driver's licenses and identification cards in Minnesota. The modifications aim to update voter registration information on these applications. Here are the key points of the bill:

1. Application Requirements: Every application for a type of Minnesota driver's license or identification card must be in an approved format and come with a fee. Applicants need to sign and confirm under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true. This includes proof of legal presence in the U.S. for certain applications. A notable addition is a statement that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote, and penalties for illegal voting are clarified as being severe, including possible imprisonment, fines, and potential deportation consequences for non-citizens.

2. Noncompliant Licenses and IDs: For noncompliant driver's licenses and ID cards, which do not require proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, the bill states that the applicant must still declare their residence address in Minnesota. The bill also lays out that it is no longer a requirement but only necessary to ask the applicant to demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful status. The registrar must keep a record of whether and how U.S. citizenship or lawful presence was demonstrated. This information is to be used only for enhancing the accuracy of voter registration records.

These changes are part of an effort to ensure the integrity of voting and also to clarify the documentation requirements for different types of driver’s licensing and identification processes in Minnesota.