TIRE DISPOSAL SURCHARGE                                            H.B. 4832 (H-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

House Bill 4832 (Substitute H-1 as discharged) Sponsor: Representative Burton Leland

House Committee: Conservation, Environment and Great Lakes Senate Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to extend for five years (until January 1, 2001) the 50-cent tire disposal surcharge that must be paid by each person who applies for a certificate of title, a salvage vehicle certificate of title, or a scrap certificate of title. Currently, the Code requires the surcharge to be paid for a period of five years beginning January 1, 1991.

MCL 257.806                                                                                 Legislative Analyst: S. Margules

FISCAL IMPACT

According to the Department of State, the 50-cent disposal surcharge generates approximately $1.5 million annually.

According to the Department of Environmental Quality, $1,598,000 was received in revenue for FY 1994-95 to fund $700,000 in compliance activities, provide $436,000 in scrap tire regulatory grants, and pay for $112,000 in administration of the Scrap Tire Regulatory Fund.

Date Completed: 12-11-95                                                                 Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.