SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate will consider allowing illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses to make roads safer with trained and insured motorists after a key committee approved the plan Thursday.

The plan from Senate President John Cullerton moved to the Senate floor following its 12-2 approval by the Executive Committee. It will likely face a vote next week during the last three days of the General Assembly's fall session.

If approved, Illinois would join New Mexico and Washington as the only states offering driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.