Transportation

passed · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HR 101: A resolution to declare May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

House Resolution 101 declares May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution encourages Michigan citizens to participate in efforts to promote motorcycle safety among riders and to raise awareness for other drivers sharing the roadways.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes motorcycle safety awareness, directly aligning with transportation safety goals. Symbolic resolution, no funding/infrastructure changes, but clear intent to enhance road safety.85% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 137: Vehicles: title; reference to electronic transfer of title or interest in vehicle; update. Amends secs. 233, 234, 239 & 240 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.233 et seq.).

Senate Bill 137 amends several sections of the Michigan Vehicle Code to account for the electronic transfer of vehicle titles. The bill specifies that certain existing requirements for physical paper titles, such as endorsement and delivery, do not apply when a vehicle title is issued electronically. This update helps modernize the process for vehicle owners, purchasers, and transferees by integrating electronic title practices into current law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModernizes vehicle title process via electronic transfers, aligning with transportation regulation updates to improve efficiency and modernize vehicle ownership procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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passed both · Michigan · House May 29, 2025

HB 4203: Traffic control: traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; revise exemption for tow truck, wrecker, or road service vehicles under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

HB 4203 amends Michigan's Vehicle Code to revise exemptions for tow trucks, wreckers, and road service vehicles from seasonal weight restrictions on state highways. The bill allows these vehicles to operate during restricted periods (typically winter months) when responding to emergencies or providing essential roadside assistance. This change directly affects towing and road service companies by permitting them to operate under weight limits they previously could not during certain seasons. The amendment applies specifically to vehicles performing emergency response or required road service functions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill revises exemptions for emergency towing services during seasonal weight restrictions, enhancing roadside assistance safety and efficiency without restricting operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4425: Corporate income tax: other; sustainable aviation fuel incentive program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4424'25

House Bill 4425 creates the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Program in Michigan. This program aims to encourage companies to produce or blend sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the state by offering corporate income tax credits. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will administer the program, certifying SAF that meets specific criteria, including source materials, technical standards, and a minimum 50% reduction in life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel. The bill sets an annual cap on the total amount of tax credits approved, starting at $4.5 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and increasing to $9 million annually thereafter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates corporate income tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel production, directly advancing tax incentive policy under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel production, promoting renewable energy development and 50% GHG reduction targets per program criteria.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credits for SAF production requiring 50% GHG reduction, directly promoting cleaner aviation fuel and reducing emissions per EGLE environmental criteria.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel production, promoting cleaner transportation infrastructure and reducing emissions in aviation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Climate Change Airports

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4424: Corporate income tax: credits; credit for use of sustainable aviation fuel; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 287 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4425'25

House Bill 4424 proposes a new corporate income tax credit for businesses that produce or blend sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within Michigan. Qualified taxpayers can claim a credit of $1.50 per gallon for SAF produced or blended in the state and sold for use in aircraft departing from Michigan airports. This credit can increase up to $2.00 per gallon based on the SAF's life-cycle greenhouse gas emission reductions. If the credit amount exceeds a company's tax liability, the difference will be refunded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides corporate tax credit for SAF production, directly reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses under state tax code, advancing fiscal incentives for economic activity.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel production, promoting renewable energy use and reducing emissions per bill's tax incentive structure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit incentivizes SAF production with emission reduction bonuses, directly reducing aviation GHG emissions per bill's credit structure and subject classification.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, directly promoting sustainable aviation - a transportation infrastructure component - aligning with 'promotes sustainable transportation' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Climate Change Airports

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 5, 2025

SB 356: Vehicles: driver training; instructor of a driver education instructor preparation course; modify requirements to become. Amends sec. 23 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.643).

SB 356 modifies Michigan's requirements for driver education instructor preparation programs. It mandates that these programs must include exactly four specific courses covering driver task analysis, classroom development, vehicle operation skills, and practicum, with each course requiring at least 2 semester hours and a 3-week duration. The bill also sets higher qualifications for instructors, requiring either a master's degree in education or 1,500 classroom hours, 500 behind-the-wheel hours, and 3.5 years of instructor experience. These changes directly affect colleges, universities, and approved entities offering instructor training, as well as future driver education instructors seeking certification.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModifies driver education requirements to enhance safety standards through structured instructor training, directly advancing transportation safety under vehicle regulations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Dec 4, 2025

HB 4301: Vehicles: emergency vehicles; definition of authorized emergency vehicle; expand. Amends secs. 2 & 698 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.2 & 257.698). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'25

HB 4301 expands Michigan's definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" in the Vehicle Code (MCL 257.2 and 257.698) to include specific new categories. It adds vehicles owned by the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System during emergencies, clarifies that road service vehicles (like tow trucks) may use flashing amber lights while assisting disabled vehicles, and allows federally recognized nonprofits to use emergency lights during disaster response. The bill also clarifies when certain colored lights (red, blue, amber, green) may be used on emergency vehicles, including for snow removal, spill response, and funeral processions. This directly affects emergency responders, road service providers, and nonprofit organizations during crisis operations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands emergency vehicle definitions, clarifies road service vehicle light use, and enhances disaster response safety - directly strengthening transportation safety regulations.95% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

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passed both · Michigan · House Dec 4, 2025

HB 4302: Vehicles: emergency vehicles; exception to commercial driver license for authorized emergency vehicles of Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; create. Amends sec. 312e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4301'25

HB 4302 creates an exception to Michigan's commercial driver license (CDL) requirements for authorized emergency vehicles operated by the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. This means drivers operating these specific emergency vehicles do not need to obtain the standard CDL or related endorsements required for commercial vehicles. The bill amends Michigan's Vehicle Code (MCL 257.312e) to explicitly exempt these vehicles from the general CDL rules. The exception directly affects personnel operating emergency vehicles under the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, allowing them to operate without meeting standard CDL qualifications.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency vehicles from CDL requirements, facilitating faster emergency response and enhancing transportation safety within vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4644: Vehicles: other; operation of golf carts on streets and county roads in certain municipalities; allow. Amends sec. 657a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.657a).

HB 4644 allows villages, cities, and townships with populations under 30,000 (based on the 2010 census) to permit golf cart operation on local streets and county roads, subject to specific safety rules. Key provisions include requiring operators to be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license, limiting speed to 15 mph, prohibiting operation on sidewalks or during nighttime (30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise), and requiring registration without fees. County boards may block golf cart use if safety or environmental concerns are proven after a public hearing. The bill also establishes procedures for local units to request limited golf cart access on state highways under specific conditions, such as connecting tourist areas or crossing natural barriers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety rules for golf cart operation on roads, enhancing vehicle regulation within transportation policy.85% confidence

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 4390: Crimes: intoxication or impairment; methods of testing intoxication or impairment in the Michigan vehicle code; expand to include other bodily fluid. Amends secs. 43b & 319b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.43b & 257.319b) & adds sec. 36d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4391'25

HB 4390 expands Michigan's vehicle code to allow testing of oral fluid (such as saliva) for controlled substances, alongside blood, breath, or urine, when determining impairment. It directly affects commercial drivers who refuse chemical tests for controlled substances or alcohol while operating commercial vehicles. The bill adds a new definition of "other bodily fluid" to include oral fluid and creates a process for "preliminary oral fluid analysis" conducted by certified experts at the scene. This change updates existing suspension rules for commercial drivers who refuse testing, ensuring consistent enforcement for controlled substances alongside alcohol. The policy change specifically targets commercial motor vehicle operators who decline chemical tests for drugs or alcohol.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands impairment testing methods (oral fluid) to enhance traffic safety enforcement, directly strengthening vehicle regulation standards under transportation safety.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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