2024 House Bill 5747

Transportation: motor carrier fuel tax; certain definitions in the motor carrier fuel tax act; modify.

A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178.

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House Bill No. 5747 aims to amend the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act (1980 PA 119) by updating and clarifying definitions related to the motor carrier industry and alternative fuels. Key definitions revised include "alternative fuel," "motor carrier," and "qualified commercial motor vehicle," among others. The bill specifies exclusions for certain vehicles like recreational and farm vehicles, school buses, and public transit buses. It also addresses the jurisdiction of governmental and transportation authorities over their service areas and includes provisions for vehicles used in farming with out-of-state plates. The bill's enactment is tied to the passage of House Bill No. 5379 of the 102nd Legislature.

Introduced in the House

May 23, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Jenn Hill (D-109)

June 11, 2024

Passed in the House 99 to 10 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure