Post by Logan on Feb 23, 2016 6:17:08 GMT -6
Idaho’s compliance with federal air travel rules in holding pattern
Idaho’s compliance with federal ID rules for air travel and entrance to federal facilities made it through the legislative equivalent of airport security Monday, but not without a full body pat-down.
A panel of lawmakers voted Monday to amend the proposed lifting of the state’s 2008 ban on complying with the federal REAL ID act amid lingering questions about the law’s scope. A divided House Transportation Committee voted 9-8 to move the bill to the House floor for changes.
REAL ID requires states to beef up security for issuing driver licenses. Idaho’s licensing procedures already mostly comply except for a requirement that existing drivers present an official birth certificate when they renew. New drivers already face this requirement.
Specifically, the bill only authorizes state transportation officials to move forward with meeting REAL ID requirements. Idaho and other states have received extensions but the federal government has warned officials that their time is up. The current extension expires in October. Enforcing the regulations could mean air travel restrictions for Idahoans.
Read more here: www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article61833477.html
Idaho’s compliance with federal ID rules for air travel and entrance to federal facilities made it through the legislative equivalent of airport security Monday, but not without a full body pat-down.
A panel of lawmakers voted Monday to amend the proposed lifting of the state’s 2008 ban on complying with the federal REAL ID act amid lingering questions about the law’s scope. A divided House Transportation Committee voted 9-8 to move the bill to the House floor for changes.
REAL ID requires states to beef up security for issuing driver licenses. Idaho’s licensing procedures already mostly comply except for a requirement that existing drivers present an official birth certificate when they renew. New drivers already face this requirement.
Specifically, the bill only authorizes state transportation officials to move forward with meeting REAL ID requirements. Idaho and other states have received extensions but the federal government has warned officials that their time is up. The current extension expires in October. Enforcing the regulations could mean air travel restrictions for Idahoans.
Read more here: www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article61833477.html