ST. PAUL -- Following news that Minnesota has received federal assurance that traditional driver's licenses will be sufficient to board domestic flights until October 1, 2020, Rep. Dennis Smith, R-Maple Grove and chief author of the REAL ID legislation in Minnesota, released the following statement:
"It's great to see that Minnesota IDs will continue to allow millions of Minnesotans to board airplanes until October 2020. Thanks to language spearheaded by House Republicans, the Dayton Administration is required by law to seek an extension once it becomes available. This will ensure Minnesotans aren't hassled by the REAL ID transition until 2020."
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