Governors remain committed to improving the security and integrity of drivers' license systems but believe Real ID is an unfunded mandate that should be paid for with federal dollars. They are asking the Budget Committee to provide a minimum of $1 billion for the costs of implementing Real ID in FY 2008.
Governors Send Real ID Letter to Budget Committee
Governors express concerns about adequate funding.
The nation's governors once again emphasized their concerns about adequate funding for Real ID in a letter to the House Budget Committee. According to the Department of Homeland Security the costs to states of complying with Real ID will exceed $14 billion over 10 years. Most of these costs will be incurred by states in the first five.
Governors remain committed to improving the security and integrity of drivers' license systems but believe Real ID is an unfunded mandate that should be paid for with federal dollars. They are asking the Budget Committee to provide a minimum of $1 billion for the costs of implementing Real ID in FY 2008.
Governors remain committed to improving the security and integrity of drivers' license systems but believe Real ID is an unfunded mandate that should be paid for with federal dollars. They are asking the Budget Committee to provide a minimum of $1 billion for the costs of implementing Real ID in FY 2008.
