This bill matters to voters because it represents a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, linking certain driving offenses directly to a non-citizen's ability to enter or remain in the country. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more non-citizens being denied entry or deported, potentially impacting families and communities where non-citizens with past DUI/DWI convictions reside.

It also signals a tougher stance on immigration enforcement for offenses that were not previously grounds for inadmissibility or deportability for all non-citizens. Voters concerned about public safety might see it as a measure to protect communities, while others might be concerned about the fairness of applying severe immigration consequences to offenses that might be considered less serious in a criminal context, especially if the offense occurred many years ago or was a single incident.