Real ID: Where Does the Issue Stand?

by Meagan Dorsch

In this edition of The Buzz, Jeremy Meadows with NCSL's state and federal relations division sits down for a one on one interview with Richard Barth, Assistant Secretary for Real ID Implementation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Barth addressed legislators from all 50 states at NCSL's Fall Forum in Phoenix, Arizona. Barth took the opportunity to update lawmakers on the new rules of Real ID.  Barth said they will cut down on the cost for states to implement Real ID and give states more flexibility in creating the new forms of identification.

Barth also talks to Meadows about the role NCSL played in representing states as the Real ID rules were being drafted.

To listen to the podcast and hear the latest on Real ID, click here. (19:22).  For more information on Real ID, log onto NCSL.