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HB 5058

Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for the Michigan 4-H; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811ii. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5056'23

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 18 co-sponsors

Authorizes the SOS to create a Michigan 4-H fundraising license plate; donations from plate sales go to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Fund to support 4-H programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 5058

Summary — HB 5058 (Public Act 90 of 2024): Michigan 4‑H Fund‑Raising License Plate

Main purpose

Authorize and require the Secretary of State (SOS) to develop and issue a state fund‑raising license plate recognizing Michigan 4‑H and direct donation proceeds from that plate into a dedicated Michigan 4‑H Foundation Fund in the State Treasury (created by the tie‑barred companion bill HB 5056).

Key provisions

  • Adds section 811ii to the Michigan Vehicle Code directing the SOS to:
    • Develop the Michigan 4‑H fund‑raising plate under existing plate procedures (MCL 257.811e/811f).
    • Design the plate in conjunction with Michigan 4‑H.
    • Transfer donation money collected from plate sales to the State Treasurer for credit to the Michigan 4‑H Foundation Fund (established by HB 5056).
  • The companion bill (HB 5056 / Public Act 89 of 2024) creates the Michigan 4‑H Foundation Fund in the State Treasury, under which:
    • The State Treasurer may receive money or other assets for deposit, direct investments, and credit interest and earnings to the Fund.
    • Money remaining at fiscal year end remains in the Fund (does not lapse to the General Fund).
    • The Treasurer administers the Fund for audit purposes and must disburse Fund money quarterly to the Michigan 4‑H Foundation.

Who is affected

  • Michigan 4‑H Foundation: primary beneficiary of fundraising plate donations.
  • Vehicle owners choosing the plate: pay the regular registration tax plus the fundraising donation and service fee described below.
  • Secretary of State: responsible for plate development, issuance, and transferring donations to Treasury.
  • State Treasurer: fund administration, investment, and quarterly disbursements.
  • Department of State (DOS) and Transportation Administration Collection Fund (TACF): procedural and limited fiscal effects.

Fiscal and operational impacts

  • Typical start‑up (design/production) cost to develop a fundraising plate averages about $90,000; this start‑up fee is paid by the plate sponsor (Michigan 4‑H) before DOS produces the plate.
  • Per current fundraising plate practice: purchasers submit a $25 donation with a new plate application and a $10 donation for renewals (plus applicable registration tax and service fee). Donation revenue flows into the Michigan 4‑H Foundation Fund; vehicle registration taxes continue to go to the Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF); other administrative fees to TACF.
  • DOS may see a marginal increase to TACF from start‑up fee revenue; ongoing DOS costs are expected to be minimal and absorbable within appropriations. Treasury administration costs estimated to be negligible (under $100).
  • State law limits the number of fundraising plates available at any one time to 20 (currently 16 in use, not counting certain university plates).

Procedural / timeline notes

  • HB 5058 was tie‑barred to HB 5056 (both must be enacted to take effect).
  • Enacted as Public Act 90 of 2024 (approved by the Governor July 23, 2024).
  • Effective date: 91st day after final adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session (statutory “sine die” timing specified in the Act).

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

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