Transportation (Vehicle Registration)

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 6025: Traffic control: parking; requirements for a disability parking placard; modify. Amends sec. 675 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.675)

HB 6025 modifies the Michigan Vehicle Code to update regulations regarding disability parking placards and parking enforcement procedures. The bill allows individuals with religious objections to medical examinations to apply for a disability placard without providing a medical statement if their disability is obvious. It also clarifies the expiration dates for placards based on the holder's birthday and establishes a $10 fee for replacing lost or stolen placards. Additionally, the legislation defines how traffic control orders affecting state trunk line highways within home rule cities are processed under administrative procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill streamlines disability parking access and clarifies regulations, enhancing transportation equity and safety for individuals with disabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2026

HB 5949: Vehicles: other; communication impediment decal for vehicles; provide for. Amends secs. 221 & 310 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.221 & 257.310) & adds sec. 221a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5950'26

HB 5949 creates a new program allowing vehicle owners in Michigan to request a free 'communication impediment' decal for their windshield or license plate. This decal signals that the driver or a household member has a condition, such as deafness or autism, that might make communicating with police during a traffic stop difficult. To qualify, owners must submit a certification from a licensed medical professional confirming the communication barrier. The bill also updates existing vehicle registration laws to include a digital designation in state records for these individuals, while establishing penalties for fraud and procedures for revoking the designation if abuse is suspected.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by introducing a decal program to improve communication between drivers with disabilities and law enforcement during traffic stops.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5766: Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; provide for. Amends secs. 227 & 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227 & 257.801). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5765'26

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's vehicle registration laws, specifically affecting how electric vehicles are registered and what fees they must pay. It amends existing sections of the Michigan Vehicle Code to update registration procedures and fee structures for electric vehicles. The legislation would directly impact vehicle owners, dealers, and the state Department of Motor Vehicles by modifying how electric vehicle registrations are processed and fees are calculated. As a companion bill tied with HB 5765, it works alongside related legislation to establish new registration requirements for electric vehicles in Michigan.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by updating electric vehicle registration and fee structures, supporting clean energy vehicle adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5765: Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 801l. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5766'26

This bill establishes a new road usage charge for electric vehicles, self-charging hybrids, and plug-in hybrids in Michigan, starting on January 1, 2027. Vehicle owners can choose between paying a flat annual registration fee or a mileage-based tax that accounts for miles driven within the state. The mileage option requires owners to allow their vehicle's odometer data to be reported to the state, with penalties for tampering with odometers or misreporting mileage. Funds collected from these taxes will be used to administer the program or deposited into the state's transportation fund. The bill also sets rules for how the state will contract with a private company to manage the mileage tracking and billing system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new revenue source through road usage charge for EVs, increasing state budget funds while maintaining fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes road usage charge for electric vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation and modernizing vehicle registration systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 52: State finance: authorities; use of grant funds and issuance of revenue bonds; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24 & 25 of 1978 PA 639 (MCL 120.102 et seq.) & adds sec. 19a.

SB 52 amends Michigan's Port Authority Act (1978 PA 639) to update financial rules for port authorities. It modifies how these authorities manage grant funds, issue revenue bonds, and use "ancillary financing facilities" like interest rate swaps or insurance contracts. The bill adds new language (Section 19a) and revises multiple existing sections to clarify financial operations. This procedural update directly affects port authorities managing state-owned port facilities, such as piers, docks, and related infrastructure, without creating new facilities or changing their core responsibilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends port authority financial rules to clarify operations, enabling efficient management of transportation infrastructure like piers and docks.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports Vehicle Registration

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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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2025

HB 4804: Vehicles: registration; fee increase on vehicle using 4 or more tires; modify. Amends sec. 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801).

HB 4804 would increase the annual registration fee for vehicles with four or more tires (including most passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs) in Michigan. It directly affects vehicle owners who register these vehicles under the current fee structure. The bill amends Section 801 of the Michigan Vehicle Code to implement this fee increase, modifying the existing registration fee schedule. This change would generate additional revenue for the state's transportation fund through higher registration costs for affected vehicles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases vehicle registration fee to fund transportation, directly generating state revenue per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases vehicle registration fees to generate revenue for state transportation fund, directly funding infrastructure per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Michigan · House Oct 30, 2025

HB 5160: Vehicles: registration plates; eligibility for personalized registration plate; modify. Amends sec. 803b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803b).

HB 5160 modifies Michigan's rules for personalized vehicle registration plates. It updates fee structures for obtaining (a $8 initial fee plus $2/month for additional months) and renewing (a $15 fee) personalized plates, and clarifies that duplicate plates cost an extra $5. The bill affects Michigan vehicle owners who request personalized plates for eligible vehicles like passenger cars, trucks, or motorcycles. It also specifies how fees fund transportation programs and sets rules for plate expiration and duplicate requests.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies plate fees to fund transportation programs, directly supporting infrastructure funding through dedicated revenue streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 15, 2025

HB 4722: Transportation: motor fuel tax; incentives for the sale and production of biodiesel; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 279.

HB 4722 creates tax credits to incentivize biodiesel use in Michigan. Retail fuel dealers selling biodiesel blends (6-9% at $0.02/gal, 10-19% at $0.05/gal, 20%+ at $0.07/gal) can claim credits, while biodiesel producers get $0.02 per gallon produced. Credits apply for tax years 2025-2030, with a $16 million total cap for retailers and a $2 million cap for producers. This directly affects Michigan fuel retailers and biodiesel manufacturers by reducing their income tax liability for qualifying sales and production.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits reducing income tax liability for biodiesel retailers/producers, aligning with tax relief indicators for targeted incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes renewable biodiesel use via tax credits for retailers/producers, directly advancing clean energy adoption in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credits to incentivize biodiesel use, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy per its summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax credits to incentivize biodiesel use (a sustainable transportation fuel), directly promoting cleaner vehicle fuels under motor fuel tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 695: Vehicles: registration; reference to the Michigan election law in the Michigan vehicle code; modify. Amends sec. 801j of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0691'25

SB 695 allows regional transit authorities in Michigan to charge an extra $1.20 per $1,000 of a vehicle’s value (on top of standard registration fees) for transit funding, but only if approved by voters in a November election. It requires ballot measures to specify how funds will be used and limits spending to transit projects. The tax applies to regular vehicle registrations in transit regions, excluding company test vehicles (e.g., manufacturer-owned vehicles used for testing). It takes effect January 1, 2027, pending approval of related legislation. This change directly affects vehicle owners in participating transit regions through their registration costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new vehicle registration fee ($1.20/$1k value) for transit funding, requiring voter approval and specifying transit project use, directly allocating tax revenue to public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates new transit funding via vehicle registration surcharge, requires voter approval, and mandates funds be used exclusively for transit projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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