Iowa driver’s license exams will only be given in English if a bill that’s cleared the Iowa House becomes law. Representative Josh Meggers a Republican from Grundy Center, says the bill is about consistency and clarity. “Under existing law, English is the official language of the State of Iowa. Our statute already requires that official documents, proceedings and actions conducted on behalf of the state be in English,” Meggers said. “However, driver’s license examinations have been carved out as an exemption.” People can currently take the test for an Iowa driver’s license in 20 languages in addition to English. The bill passed on a 58 to 30 vote. Democrats like Representative Angel Ramirez of Cedar Rapids say the English-only policy would lead to citizens and legal residents who aren’t fluent in English driving without a license and without insurance.
