AUGUST: HISTORIC VEHICLE EXHIBITION                                                        S.B. 1146:

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 1146 (as introduced 5-29-12)                                                      (as enacted)

Sponsor:  Senator Mike Kowall

Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  6-4-12

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to provide that use of a historic vehicle during the month of August every year would be considered an exhibition.

The Code defines "historic vehicle" as a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and that is owned solely as a collector's item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but is not used for general transportation.

MCL 257.20a                                                                Legislative Analyst:  Julie Cassidy

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Dan O'Connor

This 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.