VIRGINIA

State Information on Real ID

News

"Real ID on Horizon for Licenses," Potomac News & Manassas Journal Messenger, April 24, 2008. Online>

Jim Harper, "Rejection National ID," American Spectator, February 7, 2007. Online >

"A Real Bad ID Plan," Roanoke Times Editorial, December 18, 2007. Online>

National survey of motor vehicles administrators uncovers deep concern over Real ID across the nation.  Virginia officials' response to the survey is available here. 

"Real ID Legislation Needs a Reality Check," Roanoke Times, January 15, 2006.
The editors of the Roanoke Times point out that foisting unrealistic and unfunded mandates on the states will do nothing to enhance the security of the nation.  Online >

"Official: 'Extend Real ID Deadline,'" Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 13, 2006.
Virginia DMV chief says law does not give states enough time to comply. Online >

"Real ID Report Sent to Warner," Potomac News, December 31, 2005
"While questions remain as to what funding the federal government will give the state, the task force is certain that Virginia will not be able to fully comply with the standards by the act's deadline on May 11, 2008."  Online > 

Legislation

HJR 42, memorializing the Congress to repeal the Real ID Act. (Dead)

SB 492, Virginia shall not comply with the unfunded mandates of the Real ID Act. (Dead)

Documents

Virginia officials' response to national survey of DMV's on problems posed by Real ID is available here. 

Governor Warner's task force report on Real ID (PDF).

A slide show created by the Virigina Department of Motor Vehicles on the challenges of implementing Real ID.

Action

Watch this space for actions you can take to stop Real ID in Virginia

For more information

www.acluva.org