HB 2176 - DIGEST

Provides a process for obtaining a driver's license or identicard that is accepted by the federal government for official purposes.

Requires a driver's license, instruction permit, or identicard to include a statement on the front of the document that states it is not for federal purposes.

Requires the director of the department of licensing to investigate conviction records and pending charges of a current employee of, or prospective employee being considered for, a position with the department who has or will have: (1) The ability to create or modify records of applicants for a federally compliant driver's license; or

(2) The ability to issue a federally compliant driver's license.

Repeals statutes regarding the implementation of and compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.