Introduced
by
To repeal the “driver responsibility fees” (“bad driver tax”) that are assessed for various violations and must be paid for two consecutive years. These very expensive fees were originally <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-SB-509">adopted in 2003</a> to raise revenue so as avoid spending cuts in that year’s and subsequent state government budgets. The bill would allow individuals currently subject to the tax to clear their record by paying 50 percent of the outstanding tax.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was superseded by another substitute with more changes.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
To end the tax starting in 2012.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To let individuals with current "bad driver tax" liability clear their account by paying half the tax by the end of 2011.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To repeal most of the “driver responsibility fees” (“bad driver tax”) originally <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-SB-509">imposed in 2003</a> to avoid spending cuts and reforms, except for ones on serious infractions like drunk driving or violations causing injury or death. The fees would end in 2012; individuals with current "bad driver tax" liability could clear their record by paying half the tax by the end of 2011.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
