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Missouri lawmakers vote to reject federal Real ID Act

author Published by Joe Jenkins

“Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday voted to direct the Department of Revenue to not comply with federal driver’s license requirements.

The federal Real ID Act, passed in 2005, requires states to collect and verify certain information about applicants for driver’s licenses and state ID cards. It was passed in response to national security concerns after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

But some Missouri lawmakers argue Real ID is an unwelcome intrusion into privacy and requires several new technologies that could increase the risk of identity theft….”

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/1195917.htmlLee Logan, AP, 13 May 2009

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