MI HB5939

Exempts vehicle registrants age 65 and older from registration tax increases that take effect January 1, 2017 under subdivision (p)(i)(B) of the Michigan Vehicle Code.

Increases registration fees for hybrid electric vehicles by $30.00 (≤8,000 lbs) or $100.00 (>8,000 lbs) and for nonhybrid electric vehicles by $100.00 (≤8,000 lbs) or $200.00 (>8,000 lbs), effective January 1, 2017.

Adds $2.25 regulatory fee for traffic law enforcement and safety fund and $5.75 fee for transportation administration collection fund on most vehicle registrations until October 1, 2019.

Establishes two-tiered registration fee schedules for standard motor vehicles with different tax rates effective before and after January 1, 2017, based on vehicle list price.

Provides for additional fee increases on electric vehicles if gasoline tax exceeds 19 cents per gallon ($2.50 per cent for hybrid; $5.00 per cent for nonhybrid).