Gov. Schweitzer Signs Bill Rejecting Real ID

Montana Legislature

Gov. Schweitzer Signs Bill Rejecting Real ID

By Dan Testa , 4-17-07

Right: Gov. Brian Schweitzer signs Montana's formal rejection of the federal Real ID Act into law. Photo by Dan Testa

"The best way for Montana to deal with the federal government on this issue and many others is to say 'No. Nope. No way and hell no,'" Schweitzer said.

Montana is among a number of state legislatures throughout the country rejecting Real ID, which seeks to crack down on illegal immigration by requiring proof of residency as a minimum standard for states to issue drivers' licenses.

"We expect other states to follow suit here and we're going to open up a national conversation on Real ID," said the bill's sponsor, Rep. Brady Wiseman, D-Bozeman.

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