ANATOMICAL GIFT LICENSE PLATE S.B. 534 (S-1):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 534 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator John J. Gleason
Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to authorize the Secretary of State (SOS) to design and issue a fund-raising license plate recognizing anatomical gift donation; and require donations for those plates to be transferred to the State Treasurer on a quarterly basis for deposit in a proposed "Donate Life Fund".
The bill would take effect on June 30, 2012. It is tie-barred to House Bill 4978, which would create the Fund and require it to be used only for the administration and maintenance of the State anatomical gift donor registry program.
Proposed MCL 257.811t Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The revenue generated from the fund-raising license plate established under the bill would be transferred from the Secretary of State to the State Treasurer, after which the State Treasurer would disburse payments to the Donate Life Fund.
The bill would have no fiscal impact on local government.
Date Completed: 9-28-11 Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb534/1112