RENEWAL OF SPECIAL REGISTRATIONS                                                  S.B. 220 (S-2):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 220 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Sponsor:  Senator Lana Theis

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require the Secretary of State to provide a system for applicants of registrations for vehicles used exclusively in connection with a farming operation, a wood harvesting operation, milk hauling from the farm to the first point of delivery, or the gratuitous transportation of certain farm materials between on-farm locations to renew their special registration at no additional charge in a branch office, by first-class mail, and online.

MCL 257.802                                                           Legislative Analyst:  Tyler VanHuyse

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill could have a negative fiscal impact on the Department of State for information technology programming costs associated with providing an online or first-class mail-in option

for the renewal of special registrations outlined in the bill. The Department would have to reprogram its software to accommodate the proposed changes and has estimated that cost at $75,000.

Date Completed:  4-21-21                                                   Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

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.