MI SB1165

Increases aircraft registration fee from 1 cent to 5 cents per pound of maximum gross weight or maximum takeoff weight, whichever is greater

Changes mandatory language from "shall" to "is" or "must" throughout sections 76 and 77 for updated statutory style

Removes requirement that aircraft have valid Federal Aviation Administration registration certificate before state registration can be issued

Updates pronouns from "he or she" to "the owner" and similar neutral references in aircraft registration procedures

Maintains annual registration renewal requirement by December 31, with 50% fee discount for aircraft registered after July 1