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HISTORIC VEHICLE PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATE
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
Senate Bill 716 as passed by the House Analysis available at
Sponsor: Sen. Veronica Klinefelt http://www.legislature.mi.gov
House Committee: Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Senate Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Complete to 7-8-24
(Enacted as Public Act 133 of 2024)
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 716 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow the owner of a historic
vehicle to apply get a personalized historic vehicle license plate upon paying a $150 fee.
Historic vehicle registrations are good for 10 years. The regular registration fee for a historic
vehicle is $30.
Historic vehicle means a vehicle that is over 25 years old and is owned solely as a
collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and
similar uses, including mechanical testing, but is not used for general transportation.
However, the use of the vehicle from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day each
year is considered an exhibition.
The code allows the secretary of state to revoke a historic vehicle’s registration if the vehicle
is unsafe to operate or used improperly or if the applicant for the registration fails to comply
with specified registration and certification requirements. Currently, a revocation must be after
“a hearing.” The bill would require that it be after “an opportunity to be heard.”
The bill would take effect one year after it is enacted.
MCL 257.803a and 257.803b
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would result in a slight increase in revenue to the Michigan Transportation Fund
(MTF) and a minor increase in costs for the Department of State.
An additional $120 would be deposited into the MTF for every $150 personalized historical
registration plate fee that was chosen in lieu of the standard $30 historical registration plate.
As of 2021, there were approximately 38,000 unexpired historical registration plates in
Michigan. Personalized license plate transaction were approximately 5.7% of all regular
vehicle registration transactions in FY 2022-23.
The Department of State would incur minor additional costs related to producing the
personalized plate, which require greater costs to produce.
MTF revenue is distributed primarily to local road agencies and certain targeted road programs.
The MTF was projected to receive $2.2 billion in FY 2023-24.
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POSITIONS:
The Department of State indicated a neutral position on the bill. (6-4-24)
Legislative Analyst: E. Best
Fiscal Analyst: Michael Cnossen
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 257.803
As Passed by the Senate: 257.803
As Passed by the House: 257.803
Senate Concurred Bill: 257.803
Public Act: 257.803
Senate Enrolled Bill: 257.803