This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by updating Section 805, which pertains to the issuance and renewal of motor vehicle registrations and the associated Michigan state parks recreation passport fee. The bill mandates that applicants for vehicle registration or renewal must submit a recreation passport fee alongside their application, with the fee set at $10 for standard vehicles and $5 for motorcycles. Additionally, for individuals obtaining a two-year vehicle registration, the fee is adjusted to twice the standard amount. The bill also clarifies that the revenue collected from these fees will be transferred monthly to the Department of Natural Resources for deposit.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the annual adjustment of the recreation passport fee based on the Consumer Price Index, ensuring that the fee remains relevant to inflation. It specifies that the Secretary of State may revise the application format to reflect these changes and emphasizes that the passport fee allows entry into all state parks and recreation areas until the vehicle registration expires. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 281 and is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 257.805