2017 House Bill 5045

“Bad driver tax” repeal and amnesty

Introduced in the House

Sept. 28, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Phil Phelps (D-49)

To revise provisions in the enhanced drivers license and state personal identification card law to reflect the repeal proposed by House Bill 5040 of the law authorizing “driver responsibility fees” (“bad driver tax”) for various violations.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Oct. 19, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 2, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Feb. 1, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations