2010 House Bill 6261 / Public Act 371

Authorize “historic snowmobile” registration fee

Introduced in the House

June 15, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To establish a one-time $50 registration fee valid for as long a person owns a “historic snowmobile,” defined as one that is over 25 years old and “owned solely as a collector's item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses, including mechanical testing.” Regular snowmobiles owners pay a $30 annual registration fee, plus a $45 annual trail use permit.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 29, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 8, 2010

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To establish a one-time $50 registration fee valid for as long a person owns a “historic snowmobile,” defined as one that is over 25 years old and “owned solely as a collector's item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses, including mechanical testing.” Regular snowmobiles owners pay a $30 annual registration fee, plus a $45 annual trail use permit.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Dec. 2, 2010

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2010