States Decide to Oppose Federal ID Cards
State lawmakers in Montana have introduced legislation that would reject the federal Real ID Act of 2005. Sponsors say the act was an attempt by the federal government to usurp power from individual state governments and threatened an individual’s right to privacy.State legislatures in Georgia, Massachusetts and Washington have similar bills pending, and more states are likely to follow suit, according to Matt Sundeen of the National Council of State Legislatures. An effort to pass a similar law in New Hampshire failed during its last legislative hearing.
"Our purpose here, members of the committee, is to lead other state legislatures and other governors in a similar effort," said Rep. Brad Wiseman, a sponsor of legislation that would repeal the Real ID Act.
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer signaled he would support such legislation.
"I'd like to say thanks to the last congress, but no thanks," said the governor's policy adviser, Hal Harper. "No thanks, please."
posted by Anonymous at Thursday, January 25, 2007
4 Comments:
Good! I hope more states follow suit.
I find it curious how the feds are now requiring a passport for travel to Mexico, Canada, the Carribean, etc. Yet illegal aliens don't need no steenkin passports.
We see what you're up to, Bush- your North American worker's card.
Yep, thanks to Doug Matayo virtually all of the provisions are in place in Arkansas.
Looks like Maine isn't as firm in their resistance as Montana. Maine is holding out due to the massive state funding required to implement it, whereas the Montana legislature's argument is that it infringes upon states' rights.
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