Tougher Requirements to Get a Driver's License
Maybe we should all just get little data chips placed in our arms at birth...

Washington DC - Getting a Michigan driver's license is getting more difficult. But some lawmakers say it's a move that will make the state safer in the long run.

The long lines at the Secretary of State's office could get a little longer. Congress is voting on legislation that would make it harder to get a driver's license.

Republican Representative Pete Hoesktsra says it is designed to crackdown on illegal identifications. "We want to close these loopholes. It's one more step in making sure America is safer and more secure."

The House passed the bill on Thursday. It requires you to have 4 documents proving who you are. "If a document or identification is going to be used for federal identification purposes, here are the requirements that this id must meet," said Hoekstra.

You'll need a photo id, a social security card, a passport or a birth certificate and proof of residence. But now, you'll have to prove you are a legal immigrant or a citizen. "This is not an infringement on personal rights or liberties. It is saying we just want to make sure these documents are good documents," said Hoekstra.

But most people heading into Secretary of State's offices say it will only become a bigger hassle. "What about the honest people, just trying to get a license?" said Shonda Henderson, from Grand Rapids.

The Senate is expected to take up the bill next week.

The print version of this story didn't mention the national database that would be built...

Glad my license is up for renewal right now- I wonder if you will be able to renew by mail after this.