RESOLUTION 2004-02
Concerning State I.D. cards being accepted as valid identification
WHEREAS
In the State of Florida government-issued identification cards are
required by airports, car rental agencies, banks, hotels, medical facilities
and other businesses and agencies; and
WHEREAS
As most adults in the state of Florida drive motor vehicles, the common
form of government-issued identification is a valid driver's license; and
WHEREAS
The state of Florida issues a Florida Identification Card to those
persons who do not have valid driver's licenses, for the purpose of
identification, to be used whenever government-issued identification is
required; and
WHEREAS
The identification criteria for obtaining a Florida Identification Card
are every bit as rigorous as those which must be met for obtaining a valid
driver's license; and
WHEREAS
There are agencies, businesses and companies which have chosen not
to recognize the validity of the Florida Identification Card such as major
banking companies; and
WHEREAS
Vehicle rental agencies have denied the use of
the Florida Identification card when making a payment by credit card,
even when the blind person seeking service is accompanied by a licensed driver;
and
WHEREAS
The denial of access or services to those who do not possess driver's
licenses but do have valid Florida Identification Cards is a violation of the
persons rights as a citizen and a violation of the American's with
Disabilities Act;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED IN CONVENTION ASSEMBLED IN JACKSONVILLE THIS 30 DAY OF MAY, 2004 THAT
We call upon the legislature of the State of Florida to strengthen existing laws to require the acceptance of the Florida Identification Card by any business or organization which would accept a valid Florida Driver's License as a form of identification.