2004 House Bill 5544 / Public Act 427

Revise weight limit for pickup truck used by disabled person

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Larry Julian (R-85)

To increase from 5,000 lbs. to 8,000 lbs. the maximum weight of a pickup truck that qualifies for special registration plates issued for vehicles used to transport disabled persons.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 3, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 8, 2004

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 1, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase from 5,000 lbs. to 8,000 lbs. the maximum weight of a pickup truck that qualifies for special registration plates issued for vehicles used to transport disabled persons.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2004