GIRL SCOUTS OFAMERICA

FUND-RAISING REGISTRATION PLATE

House Bill 4101 (Substitute H-1)

Sponsor:  Rep. Pam Faris

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to6-19-13

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4101 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to authorize the Secretary of State to develop a fund-raising license plate recognizing the Girl Scouts of America.  The Secretary of State would design the fund-raising plate in conjunction with the Girl Scouts.

The Secretary of State would transfer the donation money from the sale of fund-raising plates to the State Treasurer, who would credit the donated money to the Girl Scouts of Michigan Fund established under the Girls Scouts of Michigan Fund Act (Public Act 347 of 2010, MCL 206.921 et al). 

Proposed MCL 257.811u

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 4101 would have a nominal fiscal impact on the Department of State (DOS). The Girl Scouts of America would be required to pay a start-up fee of $15,000 to the DOS within 18 months of the passage of the public act authorizing the Girl Scouts of America fund-raising plate. The $15,000 does not entirely support the DOS' expenses of creating, producing, and issuing new fund-raising plates. Additionally, DOS would collect a $10 service fee for each newly issued Girl Scouts of America fund-raising plate. Both the start-up fee and the service fees would be deposited into the Transportation Administration Collection Fund. If the DOS does not issue at least 2,000 Girl Scouts of America fund-raising plates during the first year and at least 500 new plates during subsequent years, it may cease the issuance of the plate.

POSITIONS:

A representative of Girls Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore testified in support of the bill. (6-11-13)

A representative of Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan testified in support of the bill. (6-11-13)

A representative of the Secretary of State testified and is neutral on the bill. (6-11-13)

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                   Fiscal Analyst:   Paul Holland

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.