TEMPORARY REGISTRATION PLATE: CMV S.B. 1399: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 1399 (as introduced 9-5-06)
Sponsor: Senator Shirley Johnson
Committee: Transportation
Date Completed: 9-8-06
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow the Secretary of State to issue a registration plate to a person legally picking up or delivering a commercial motor vehicle being driven to a facility to undergo aftermarket modification.
Under the Code, the Secretary of State may issue a registration plate upon application and payment of the proper fee to an individual, partnership, corporation, or association that in the ordinary course of business has occasion legally to pick up or deliver a vehicle not required to be titled under the Code or to repair or service a vehicle, or to a dealer under Part 801 (Marine Safety) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act for the purpose of delivering a vessel or trailer to a customer or to and from a boat show or exposition.
Under the bill, the Secretary of State also could issue a registration plate, upon application and payment of the proper fee, to an individual, partnership, corporation, or association that in the ordinary course of business had occasion legally to pick up or deliver a commercial motor vehicle being driven to a facility to undergo aftermarket modification.
MCL 257.226a Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco
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. sb1399/0506