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We support establishing a Transportation Advisory Task Force within MFB to review transportation regulations. 
#101 INTERNATIONAL TRADE CROSSING
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Canada is Michigan’s leading trade partner and transportation to and from Canada is vital to accommodate the agricultural industry.
We applaud the completed agreement to construct the Gordie Howe International Bridge (New International Trade Crossing) and urge its expedient completion. 
#102 LIMITED PURPOSE OPERATOR’S LICENSE
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Prior to 2008, Michigan law contained no requirement that an applicant for a driver’s license or state ID card needed a specific immigration or citizenship status in order to be eligible and had to submit documents sufficient to prove their identity and Michigan residency.
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We support the State of Michigan:
Providing a limited purpose operator’s license for individuals without proof of citizenship status. Setting standards for documentation required for the limited purpose operator’s license.
Increasing penalties for providing fraudulent information to the Michigan Secretary of State, including fraudulent claims of state residency. Requiring passage of a written and driver skill test.
The limited purpose operator’s license would not be acceptable for official federal purposes. It would be issued only as a license to drive a motor vehicle and not establish eligibility for employment, voter registration, or public benefits. 
#103 RAILROADS
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We encourage the continuance of rail service in Michigan.
The transportation of agricultural and forestry inputs and commodities produced is dependent upon efficient and continued railroad service. Mergers with the industry and low priority designations by railroad management have created an unstable and, in some areas, unreliable rail service. Farm Bureau should work with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Michigan Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Congress to ensure future investment and expansion of commodity and passenger rail infrastructures in Michigan and throughout the United States.