House Bill 1351 (Click here for full text; Click here for bill history, including updated list of co-sponsors)
Summary: This bill will block Pennsylvania's participation in the federal Real ID Act until a) the Department of Homeland Security implements safeguards to protect Pennsylvanians' "economic privacy"; b) DHS implements safeguards that "will not compromise the....biometric data" of Pennsylvanians; and c) The federal government fully funds Real ID
Primary sponsor: Rep. Sam Rohrer (R-Berks County)
Current status: Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee House Resolution 296 (Click here for full text)
Summary: Statement of opposition to Real ID due to excessive costs of implementation and invasion of privacy
Primary sponsor: Rep. John Siptroth (D- Monroe and Pike Counties)
Current status: Passed the House by a vote of 200-0 on June 18, 2007 Senate Resolution 126 (Click here for full text)
Summary: Statement of opposition to provisions of the Real ID Act that rights guaranteed under the constitutions of Pennsylvania and the United States; statement of support for repeal of Real ID or delay of implementation under funding is secured and the law is amended to include privacy protections
Primary sponsor: Senator Robert D. Robbins (R-Mercery County)
Current status: Passed the Senate without a recorded vote on June 27, 2007 House Resolution 100 (Click here for full text)
Summary: Statement of opposition to provisions of the Real ID Act that rights guaranteed under the constitutions of Pennsylvania and the United States; statement of support for repeal of Real ID or delay of implementation under funding is secured and the law is amended to include privacy protections
Primary sponsors: Rep. Babette Josephs (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. Tom Yewcic (D-Cambria and Somerset Counties)
Current status: Referred to House State Government Committee To contact your representative and senator on this issue, visit the website of the General Assembly to find their contact information.
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