Senate votes 34-1 for migrants bill

The Senate on Monday approved a bill that would allow migrants with federal work permits to receive occupational and professional licenses in Arkansas.

Senate voted 34-1 to approve House Bill 1735, by Rep. Clint Penzo, R-Springdale, sending the bill to the governor.

The bill follows efforts in recent sessions to allow migrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to receive nursing and teaching licenses.