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HB 4678

Agriculture: weights and measures; certain definitions; provide for. Amends 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.601 - 290.635) by adding sec. 28g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4679'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 3 co-sponsors

House Bill 4678 allows qualified equipment renters to sell motor fuel to customers, ensuring safety and measurement standards while boosting rental business compliance.

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Bill Summary · HB 4678

Summary of House Bill 4678

Bill Number: HB 4678
Title: Agriculture: weights and measures; certain definitions; provide for
Introduced: June 25, 2025
Status: Bill electronically reproduced on June 25, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph A. Aragona
Committee: Regulatory Reform
TIE BAR WITH: HB 4679

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 4678 aims to amend the Weights and Measures Act of 1964 to clarify the sale of motor fuel by qualified equipment renters. The bill establishes guidelines for how these renters can sell fuel to customers renting equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and measurement standards.

Key Provisions

  1. Qualified Equipment Renter Definition:

    • A person engaged in specific rental businesses (NAICS codes 532310 or 532412) that derives over 25% of its annual gross receipts from renting qualified equipment.

  2. Qualified Rental Equipment:

    • Equipment powered by motor fuel, mobile, and rented to customers. This includes:
      • Self-propelled vehicles not designed for highway use
      • Lifting and material handling equipment
      • Industrial compressors, generators, and pumps
      • Portable HVAC equipment

  3. Sale of Motor Fuel:

    • Qualified equipment renters can sell motor fuel to customers using:
      • A flat rate or surcharge specified in the rental contract
      • A per-gallon fee measured by a qualified dispenser

  4. Qualified Dispenser Requirements:

    • Must comply with U.S. Department of Transportation standards and include:
      • A dispensing hose and nozzle
      • A venting system
      • A gauge for measuring fuel with precision of 1/8 inch
      • A volumetric flow meter with accuracy within ±1.0%

  5. Inspection and Testing:

    • The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is not required to inspect each individual qualified dispenser if it complies with the regulations set forth in this bill and applicable federal standards.

Affected Parties

  • Qualified Equipment Renters: Businesses that rent out motor fuel-powered equipment.
  • Consumers: Individuals or businesses renting equipment that may require fuel.
  • MDARD: The department responsible for enforcing the Weights and Measures Act.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill is tied to House Bill 4679, meaning it cannot take effect unless both bills are enacted.
  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform on the same day, June 25, 2025.

Fiscal Impact

As of the latest analysis, the fiscal impacts of House Bill 4678 have not yet been determined.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 4678, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on stakeholders. For further information, readers can refer to the official legislative documents available through the Michigan Legislature's website.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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