The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code, specifically section 803b, to provide updated regulations regarding personalized vehicle registration plates. It allows the Secretary of State to issue one personalized plate for various types of vehicles, including passenger cars, motorcycles, and trailers, which must be made of the same material as standard plates and cannot duplicate existing plates. The application process for obtaining a personalized plate includes a service fee structure, with an initial fee of $8.00 for the first month and $2.00 for each additional month, along with a renewal fee of $15.00. The bill also stipulates that fees collected will be allocated to the Michigan transportation fund for litter cleanup on state roads.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the issuance of tabs indicating the expiration date of personalized plates and clarifies that a personalized sequence of letters and numbers cannot be reassigned to another individual in subsequent years unless the original owner fails to reapply before the expiration date. It also specifies that personalized plates cannot be issued for certain types of registration plates and allows for the issuance of temporary permits for applicants awaiting their personalized plates. The amendments aim to streamline the process and ensure proper management of personalized vehicle registrations in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.803