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SB 146

Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising plates for prostate cancer awareness; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811kk.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Hauck

Michigan would create a prostate cancer awareness fundraising license plate to generate dedicated donations for cancer research and awareness programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 146

Legislative bill overview

SB 146 would create a new fundraising vehicle registration plate in Michigan dedicated to prostate cancer awareness. The plate would be added to the state's existing specialty plate program under the Michigan Vehicle Code. Revenue generated from the sale of these plates would support prostate cancer-related causes.

Why is this important

Specialty license plates serve dual purposes: they allow drivers to support causes they care about while generating dedicated funding streams for nonprofits and health initiatives. Prostate cancer affects a significant portion of the male population, making awareness and research funding meaningful public health considerations. The mechanism is relatively low-cost for the state since it relies on voluntary driver purchases.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit analysis unclear: The bill introduces administrative overhead for plate design, production, and distribution; without knowing projected sales volumes, it's uncertain whether fundraising will justify these costs
  • Cause selection precedent: If approved, this could open the door to numerous similar requests from other health and advocacy organizations, potentially cluttering the specialty plate system
  • Revenue allocation unspecified: The bill text doesn't clarify what percentage of plate sales goes to cancer organizations versus state administrative costs, or which specific organizations would receive funds

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

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