2009 Senate Bill 389 / 2010 Public Act 35

Replace state park and recreation fees

Introduced in the Senate

March 17, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To authorize a voluntary annual $10 vehicle registration surcharge ($5 for motorcycles) on non-commercial vehicles. This would replace state forest, park and boating access fees for residents.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

May 12, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-6) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 12, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes the voluntary registration surcharge an "opt-in," rather than an "opt-out." In other words, Secretary of State employees would ask vehicle owners whether they wanted to pay the extra amount, rather than automatically tacking it on to registration taxes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 12, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

Dec. 3, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

March 24, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Rebekah Warren (D-53)

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 83 to 25 (details)

To authorize a voluntary annual $10 vehicle registration surcharge ($5 for motorcycles) on non-commercial vehicles. This would replace state forest, park and boating access fees for residents.

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2010

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

Passed in the Senate 26 to 9 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 31, 2010