MEDAL OF HONOR PLATES - S.B. 737 (S-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 737 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Bill Schuette

Committee: Transportation and Tourism


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to:


-- Require an application for a special Congressional Medal of Honor registration plate to include a $5 service fee and proof that the person received the Congressional Medal.

-- Exempt from payment of the vehicle registration fee a person who was issued a Congressional Medal of Honor specialty plate, and specify that the person would be entitled to only one specialty plate that was exempt from the registration fee.

-- Provide for the issuance of a tab for persons with disabilities who applied for a Medal of Honor specialty plate.


Currently, the Secretary of State is required to design a special Congressional Medal of Honor registration plate for State residents who received the Congressional Medal. A special registration plate may be issued only for one vehicle intended for personal use by the applicant.


MCL 257.217d - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim


FISCAL IMPACT


There are very few living Congressional Medal of Honor recipients in the State. The provisions of this bill would have a minimal fiscal impact on the State.


Date Completed: 11-15-99 - Fiscal Analyst: E. Limbs

- P. AlderferFloor\sb737 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.state.mi.us/sfa

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.