HB 1445-FN (2026): requiring the issuance of enhanced drivers licenses and Real ID compliant cards for border crossing and proof of citizenship.
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HB 1445-FN (2026)
requiring the issuance of enhanced drivers licenses and Real ID compliant cards for border crossing and proof of citizenship.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 60 people signed in online: 56 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Erik Johnson (D - Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Seth Miller (D - Straf 21)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Rep. Marc Plamondon (D - Hills 3)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. Charlie St. Clair (D - Belk 5)
- Rep. Daniel Veilleux (D - Hills 34)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- January 27, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 232
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
- January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026