MI SB1136

Amends Michigan vehicle registration tax (MCL 257.801) to exempt registrants age 65 or older from registration tax increases effective January 1, 2017.

Establishes new registration fee schedules effective January 1, 2017, with increased rates for vehicles based on list price; exemption applies only to senior citizens (age 65+).

Increases commercial vehicle registration taxes effective January 1, 2017, with new gross weight-based fee schedules for trucks, tractors, and trailers.

Implements registration fee increases for hybrid electric vehicles ($30-$100) and nonhybrid electric vehicles ($100-$200) beginning January 1, 2017, with potential additional increases tied to gasoline tax rates above 19 cents per gallon.

Introduced by Senator Ananich on October 20, 2016, and referred to the Committee on Transportation; takes effect 90 days after enactment.