Idaho one step closer to delaying federal Real ID

Idaho is one step closer to delaying full implementation of federal Real ID requirements, regulations legislators originally swore off in 2008.

 

The House Transportation and Defense Committee approved legislation Monday to ask the Department of Homeland Security for a one-year extension to comply with the federal regulations. The bill also asks the Idaho Transportation Department to study the issue and report how much the state would have to spend to come into full compliance.

 

If Idaho doesn’t comply or receive a waiver by Jan. 1, 2016, residents won’t be able to use Gem State drivers licenses to access federal facilities, including military bases, the Idaho National Laboratory near Arco or the White House. Noncompliance would also likely keep Idahoans from passing through airport security.

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