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MI SB1180

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rebekah Warren

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Permits the Secretary of State to use the "Pure Michigan" brand or similar successor brand used in state promotion, travel, and tourism campaigns as part of the standard design for vehicle registration plates.

  • Requires the new standard design registration plates to be made of fully reflectorized material, clearly visible at night, and of a common color scheme that is plainly readable from 100 feet during daylight.

  • Prohibits the Secretary of State from issuing or transferring "beads on paint" style registration plates, instead offering new standard design plates that comply with specified requirements.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to file a written report with the legislature within 30 days after all "beads on paint" registration plates have been replaced, detailing costs incurred and revenue expended.

  • Became effective December 28, 2012, upon approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; registration plates; use of "Pure Michigan" brand on standard design registration plates; allow. Amends sec. 224 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.224).

Vehicles, registration plates

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0491'12 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/13/2012

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