Just a thought for you: Perhaps consider speaking to the elected state legislative representative for the electoral riding that you live in, and ask him or her if they can help.
My guess is that if you can provide (now) all the proof of identity, etc. that the future regulations require, it is possible that the state driver licence office will either issue you with a renewed driver licence, or at least prolong the validity of your current licence for enough time to allow you to complete your trip.
When new rules like the one you describe are first published, all sorts of problems tend to arise, and most regulatory agencies will find a way to help you out if it appears you are doing the best you can to comply with the intentions of the new rule.
Michael
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