The department and any other Commonwealth agency shall comply
with the REAL ID Act of 2005 and regulations promulgated under
that act. In complying with the requirements of the REAL ID Act
of 2005, the department shall provide an eligible applicant with
an option to obtain either a standard-issued driver's license or
photo identification card or a REAL ID. The department shall
provide the applicant with a brief description that reasonably
describes the content, requirements and restrictions of a
standard-issued driver's license or photo identification card or
a REAL ID.
Section 4. Compliance by residents of this Commonwealth.
No individual may be compelled by the Commonwealth to apply
for a REAL ID, nor shall the Commonwealth exclusively mandate a
REAL ID for any reason.
Section 5. Reports to General Assembly.
(a) Initial report.--Within 90 days of the effective date of
this section, the department shall present an initial report to
the individuals listed under subsection (c) providing details on
estimated costs associated with the implementation and
maintenance of all requirements for compliance with the REAL ID
Act of 2005, as determined by the United States Department of
Homeland Security. The report shall also include all estimated
initial and recurring costs to establish and maintain a two-
tiered system which allows individuals to apply for either a
REAL ID or a standard-issued driver's license or photo
identification card.
(b) Annual reports.--Except for the year the initial report
is presented, the department shall submit an annual report to
the individuals listed under subsection (c) no later than July 1
of each year, providing details on costs incurred by the
department under this act. At a minimum, the report under this
subsection shall include:
(1) The cost to the department to issue REAL IDs.
(2) The total number of REAL IDs applied for.
(3) The total number of REAL IDs issued.
(4) Funding from the Federal Government for the
implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005.
(c) Recipients of reports.--The reports required under
subsections (a) and (b) shall be submitted to the following
individuals:
(1) The President pro tempore of the Senate.
(2) The Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the
Senate.
(3) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Appropriations Committee of the Senate.
(4) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Communications and Technology Committee of the Senate.
(5) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Transportation Committee of the Senate.
(6) The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(7) The Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the House
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