2017 Senate Bill 613 / 2018 Public Act 47

“Bad driver tax” repeal and amnesty

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 4, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To revise references in the enhanced drivers license and state personal identification card law to reflect the repeal proposed by Senate Bill 609 of the law authorizing “driver responsibility fees” (“bad driver tax”) for various violations.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Oct. 12, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 19, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 19, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Jan. 31, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 14, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To revise references in the enhanced drivers license and state personal identification card law to reflect the repeal proposed by House Bill 5040 of the law authorizing “driver responsibility fees” (“bad driver tax”) for various violations.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 1, 2018