Ariz. Legislature kills Real ID; critics point to heft costs
Arizona legislators delivered a sharp rebuke Wednesday to federal plans for a uniform standard on state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards.
On a 51-1 final vote, House lawmakers sent Gov. Janet Napolitano their House Bill 2677, a measure barring the state from participating in the federal Real ID program.
If Napolitano signs the bill, Arizona will become the 10th state to prohibit compliance with the federal program.
But the legislation's impact is negligible for the time being because Real ID isn't slated to take effect for at least another 18 months.
Congress approved the program in 2005 as part of security recommendations stemming from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Real ID calls for states to verify that applicants are legal citizens, and that cards include security features such as a digital photograph and signature.
Arizone RepublicArizona is second state this week to reject Real-ID.
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