Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; modify. Amends sec. 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801) & adds sec. 801d.
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Overview
This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish a registration fee for electric vehicles. It modifies existing tax schedules based on vehicle weight and introduces a new section (801d) that adjusts registration fees for gasoline-powered vehicles when the gasoline tax rate exceeds 19 cents per gallon. The bill also includes provisions for increasing fees for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles based on the gasoline tax rate increase.
Key provisions
- Establishes a registration fee for electric vehicles based on vehicle empty weight.
- Increases registration fees for gasoline-powered vehicles when the gasoline tax rate exceeds 19 cents per gallon.
- Introduces a new section (801d) to adjust fees based on gasoline tax increases.
- Specifies fee increases for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles based on gasoline tax rate changes.
- Updates the tax schedule for road tractors, trucks, and truck tractors.
- Includes provisions for a late fee of $10.00 for registrations not renewed on time.
- Increases registration fees for vehicles using 4 or more tires.
- Defines key terms such as ‘electric vehicle’ and ‘plug-in hybrid electric vehicle’.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners
- Electric vehicle owners
- Gasoline vehicle owners
- The State of Michigan (through the Secretary of State)
- Motor Vehicle Dealers
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