Created as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, the committee -- established by the U.S. Department of Transportation -- is charged with providing a framework this year for developing meaningful standards to increase reliability and security of driver's licenses and ID cards.
"Governors are committed to the security and integrity of the driver's license and state identification processes," said Ray Scheppach, the NGA executive director. "We firmly believe the driver's license and ID card provisions of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 offer the best course for meeting those goals. Governors look forward to working with our federal, state and local partners on this critical homeland security issue."
The framework calls for input from state elected officials and motor vehicle administrators in the regulatory process. NGA, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Association of Attorneys General and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators were invited to serve on the committee and provide input on the regulatory process.
Maine Gov. John Baldacci and Sen. Susan Collins, who played a central role in the intelligence overhaul bill, recommended Dunlap for appointment as the NGA representative on the committee. As Maine's Secretary of State, Dunlap oversees the state's Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
