2019 Senate Bill 309 / 2020 Public Act 5

Impose $50 tax on tow trucks

Introduced in the Senate

May 9, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To impose a $50 annual “motor carrier” fee on tow trucks and wreckers used in “nonconsensual towing operations” within the state (usually this is removing illegally parked cars).

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 20, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 4, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 4, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 5, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 3, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 8, 2020

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To impose a $50 annual “motor carrier” fee on tow trucks and wreckers used in “nonconsensual towing operations” within the state (usually this is removing illegally parked cars).

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Jan. 24, 2020