To impose a $10,000 one-time registration tax on manufacturers of computer or video display devices sold in Michigan, and a $5,000 annual tax, which would be reduced to $500 if the manufacturer establishes a consumer “take-back” program for used equipment. The bill would also impose new reporting requirements on these manufacturers.   Official Text and Analysis.

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

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that sets the proposed registration tax at $2,000 to $3,000 annually.

To continue the proposed fees on manufacturers at the specified levels of $2,000 to $3,000 until 2015, and require the DEQ to recommend possible fee changes (increases) every two years starting in 2011.

To impose a new annual registration tax of $2,000 to $3,000 on manufacturers of computers, including related equipment and video display devices sold in Michigan. The tax could increase after 2015. The bill imposes a new regulatory regime mandating that the manufacturers establish programs in which they take back used units and recycle the parts.

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

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.

To clarify that the bill does not apply to video devices built into vehicles.

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