SPOUSE PURCHASE OF VET'S PLATES - S.B. 157: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 157 (as introduced 1-27-98)
Sponsor: Senator Mike Rogers
Committee: Transportation and Tourism
Date Completed: 5-12-99
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to permit a person whose spouse was a member of the United States armed forces, or was a member of the U.S. armed forces reserve, the Michigan National Guard, or the armed services and was called to active duty during a particular war or armed conflict, to apply to the Secretary of State for a special veteran registration plate. The application for a special registration plate would have to be accompanied by proof of the applicant's spouse having been a veteran and payment of a $5 service fee.
Currently, the Code permits a special registration plate to be issued to veterans of the Korean War, the Vietnam War, World War II, and the Persian Gulf War, as well as a person who on or after December 18, 1992, was called to active duty during a declared war or an armed conflict in which the United States was a participant.
MCL 257.803j et al. - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
By widening the number of people eligible to apply for veteran's plates, the bill could generate a small increase in revenue from service fees for the Department of State. Because the number of eligible individuals who would apply is unknown, the fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminate.
- Fiscal Analyst: E. LimbsS9900\S157SA
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.