Vehicles: registration; reference to the Michigan election law in the Michigan vehicle code; modify. Amends sec. 801j of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0691'25
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows regional transit authorities to charge an additional tax on vehicle registrations in public transit regions. This tax would be capped at $1.20 per $1,000 of the vehicle's list price and requires voter approval through a ballot measure. The revenue collected from this tax must be used for comprehensive transportation purposes as defined by state law. The bill also outlines procedures for placing the tax on the ballot and collecting the tax if approved by voters.
Key provisions
- Regional transit authorities can charge an additional tax on vehicle registrations.
- The tax is capped at $1.20 per $1,000 of the vehicle's list price.
- Voter approval is required through a ballot measure in the affected public transit region.
- The ballot question must specify how the tax revenue will be spent.
- The tax revenue must be used for comprehensive transportation purposes.
- A proposal for the tax must be certified by the regional transit authority board and the county clerk.
- The secretary of state will collect the tax and credit it to the regional transit authority.
- The bill excludes ‘company test vehicles’ from the tax.
Who is affected
- Regional transit authorities
- Vehicle owners in public transit regions
- Voters in public transit regions
- The State of Michigan
- Manufacturers of vehicles
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