LIGHT & HEAVY VEHICLE RATING; MODIFY                                            H.B. 5194 (H-1):

                                                                              SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 5194 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Gregory Markkanen                                                              

House Committee:  Transportation

                             Ways and Means

Senate Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Date Completed:  9-9-20

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act to modify the definitions of "automobile or light truck" and "heavy-duty truck".

Under the Act, "automobile or light truck" means a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds. The bill would modify the definition to mean a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds.

The Act currently defines "heavy-duty truck" as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more and includes both single-unit and combination tractor trailer or tractor semitrailer vehicles. The bill would modify the definition to mean a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or more and includes both single-unit and combination tractor trailer or tractor semitrailer vehicles.

MCL 257.1302                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Tyler VanHuyse

FISCAL IMPACT

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

                                                                                       Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco

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.