VEHICLE & TRANSPORTATION REG. FEES H.B. 4569 (H-1):
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
House Bill 4569 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Al Pscholka
House Committee: Appropriations
Senate Committee: Appropriations
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to maintain the existing regulatory fees levied on various trucks, tractors, and other specified vehicles used for commercial or organizational purposes, by delaying the expiration of the fees from September 30, 2015, for four years, to September 30, 2019.
The bill also would delay by four years the sunset on fees administered by the Department of State that are deposited into the Transportation Administration Collection Fund (TACF), including fees for five-day temporary registrations ($10), 30- and 60-day permits ($10), expedited title fees ($5), fund-raising service fees ($10), graphic plate fees ($5), personalized plate service fees ($8 first month, $2 for each additional month), registration transaction fees ($5.75), registration transfer fees ($8), replacement plate fees ($5), and title service fees ($3).
Fees deposited into the TACF are used to defray administrative costs for the Department of State.
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have a positive fiscal impact on the FY 2015-16 budgets for the Michigan Department of State Police (MSP) and the Department of State. Built into the budget as recommended by the Governor is $17.0 million in continuing revenue from the fees addressed in the bill for the MSP (placed into the Traffic Law Enforcement Safety Fund) for the purpose of employing State troopers, and $61.3 million in fee revenue for the support of Department of State operations.
Date Completed: 5-27-15 Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker
Joe Carrasco
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.