USE OF DRIVER LICENSE PHOTO
FOR CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSES
House Bill 4653 as introduced
Sponsor: Rep. Triston Cole
Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Complete to 9-21-15
SUMMARY:
House Bill 4563 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code so that the digital photographic image (and signature) from an operator's license or chauffer's license could be forwarded by the Secretary of State to the Michigan State Police to be used for a concealed pistol permit, as provided in Section 5c of the Handgun Licensing Law.
Public Act 3 of 2015 (Senate Bill 34) made significant amendments to the Handgun Licensing Law regarding the process for obtaining a concealed pistol license (CPL), and transferred responsibilities from county gun boards to the Michigan State Police and county clerks. Public Act 3, effective December 1 of this year, requires the concealed pistol license to be constructed of plastic laminated paper or hard plastic with the same dimensions as a Michigan operator (driver) license.
Under Public Act 3, the Secretary of State is required to provide a digitized photograph taken of the applicant for a driver's license or personal identification card to the State Police for use on the concealed pistol license issued under the Handgun Licensing Law. The MSP then is to provide the photograph of the applicant received from the SOS to the county clerk for use on the individual's CPL.
MCL 257.307
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill will have no fiscal impact to the Department of State, as the department already shares digital photos with the Michigan State Police. There would be no fiscal impact to local governments.
Fiscal Analyst: Perry Zielak
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.