The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to provide specific provisions for special registration plates for members of the National Guard and the United States Armed Forces Reserve. It allows individuals who are current or former members of these military branches to apply for special plates that feature a vignette and the inscription "national guard" for National Guard members. Additionally, the bill introduces new eligibility criteria for special registration plates for those who have retired or been honorably discharged from any branch of the Armed Forces, specifying that they must either be current members or former members who have retired or been discharged.

The bill also outlines the application process for these special plates, which must be submitted on a form prescribed by the secretary of state and accompanied by proof of military service. Notably, the application will not require a service fee, and the secretary of state is mandated to issue the plates upon proper application. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the special registration plates will expire on the vehicle owner's birthday and that renewal applications will also not require a service fee or additional proof of eligibility. The language of the bill includes several insertions and deletions to refine the eligibility criteria and application process for these special registration plates.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 257.803