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MI HB5414

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joe Haveman

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Assesses driver responsibility fees for individuals accumulating 7 or more points on their driving record within a 2-year period: $100 for reaching 7 points, plus $50 for each additional point.

  • Imposes higher driver responsibility fees ($1,000 annually for 2 years) for serious violations including manslaughter, DUI, hit-and-run, and fleeing police; ($500 annually for 2 years) for violations including reckless driving and driving without insurance.

  • Phases out driver responsibility fees through October 1, 2019: reducing subsection (1) fees from 75% to 0%, and subsection (2) fees from 100%-50% to 0% based on violation date.

  • Establishes fire protection fund to receive at least $8,500,000 annually in collected fees, distributed to fire services in cities, villages, and townships with state-owned facilities.

  • Allocates remaining collected fees to the Department of Treasury ($550,000 in FY2015) and Department of State ($1,000,000-$1,000,000) for administering driver responsibility and vehicle code requirements.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; other; certain driver responsibility fees; shorten assessment period and provide for sunset. Amends sec. 732a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.732a).

State agencies (existing), state

Last Action

Assigned Pa 250'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/27/2014
Appropriations3/19/2014
Transportation And Infrastructure3/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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