2017 House Bill 4306 / Public Act 115

Increase motorcycle operator’s license fee

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Tedder (R-43)

To increase the fee charged to get motorcycle driver’s license “endorsement”.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

March 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 29, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

To make the proposed fee increases voluntary, and use the money raised for spend the extra money on motorcycle safety education programs.

The amendment failed by voice vote

June 7, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-101)

Top spend the extra money on government ad campaigns that promote motorcycle awareness in drivers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 14 (details)

To increase the fee charged to get motorcycle driver’s license “endorsement,” and spend the extra money on government ad campaigns that promote motorcycle awareness in drivers.

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 20, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 28, 2017

Passed in the Senate 33 to 2 (details)

To increase the fee charged to get motorcycle driver’s license “endorsement,” and spend the extra money on government ad campaigns that promote motorcycle awareness in drivers.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 27, 2017