stuart dyson is live with one of the most hot button issues of the session. the state senate - after a heated debate - has shot down a republican attempt to outlaw those licenses - an issue that played a huge role in the race for governor just a few months ago. since 2003 new mexico has issued drivers licenses for illegal immigrants - in hopes of increasing insured drivers and establishing reliable i.d.- but the practice has come under fire from federal homeland security authorities. susana martinez hammered the license issue in her run for governor last fall - and now wants an up or down vote on it in the legislature - no killing it in committee. republicans in the senate this evening tried to amend a teenage driving bill to prohibit licenses for illegal minute thumbnail 06:05 pm immigrants - many democrats believe it's a step backwards. " forged licenses - faked licenses - or driving with nothing at all and just running if they're in an accident - this is a bad idea - th e fact that it's a popular idea doesn't change the fact that it's a bad idea." over in the house of representatives a bill to ban the illegal immigrant licenses has been tabled - killed in committee - but republicans say they'll try to revive it on the house floor for a vote. "
