2008 Senate Bill 1490 / Public Act 400

Establish state snowmobile trail easement purchase fund

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 11, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To increase the annual snowmobile registration tax from $25 to $50 (or $35 if paid early). In 2011, 2012, and 2013 the tax would increase to $60 (or $45 if paid early); and in 2014 on $75 (or $60 if paid early). The bill would require the money be used for grants to tax-exempt entities to purchase land and secure easements to establish permanent public snowmobile trails.

Reported without amendment

Oct. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 13, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 10, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes registration tax increases automatic after 2015, to rise each year based on the inflation rate.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer (R-105)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not make registration tax increases automatic after 2015.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 47 (details)

To increase the annual snowmobile registration tax from $25 to $50 (or $35 if paid early). In 2011, 2012, and 2013 the tax would increase to $60 (or $45 if paid early); and in 2014 on $75 (or $60 if paid early). After that the tax would rise automatically with inflation. The bill would require the money be used for grants to tax-exempt entities to purchase land and secure easements to establish permanent public snowmobile trails.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008