 The president's budget proposal eliminates public media funding. Learn how you can help at lptv.org slash action. The Minnesota Senate worked late into the night, but after months of debate, lawmakers are now one step closer to passing a real ID legislation. The bill passed with a vote of 60 to seven on Thursday evening after it previously failed during a floor vote. Republican Senator Eric Pratt of Prior Lake amended the bill to remove a provision that Democrats believed would prevent immigrants living in the state illegally from obtaining licenses. The House has passed its own version of the bill. However, that included the divisive provision. The real ID can be obtained by anyone here with legal status. The enhanced ID is being accepted for travel, but is not necessarily considered a real ID. It's currently being accepted in many places that a real ID would, where a real ID is, for lack of a better term, guaranteed acceptance. The two chambers will have to agree on the final version of the bill before it heads to Governor Mark Dayton's desk. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.