2008 Senate Bill 1459

Authorize Red Wings and Tigers specialty plate

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, with the premium revenue going to the charitable foundations associated with those teams. The bill would also remove the current limit on State sponsored fund-raising license plates.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2008

Substitute offered

To also authorize Detroit Lions plates.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 12, 2008

Passed in the Senate 26 to 10 (details)

To authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, with the premium revenue going to the charitable foundations associated with those teams. The bill would also remove the current limit on State sponsored fund-raising license plates.

Received in the House

Nov. 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation