PHOTOGRAPH FOR MEDICAL MARIHUANA

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House Bill 6421 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Klint Kesto

Committee:  Law and Justice

Complete to 12-14-18

SUMMARY:

House Bill 6421 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to authorize the Secretary of State to forward to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) the digitized photograph taken for a person’s state driver license for use on an official state registry identification card issued under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, if a photograph is required by LARA for that ID card.

Currently, the Secretary of State may only use a person’s digital photographic image and signature as specifically authorized in statute. The bill would expand the circumstances under which the Secretary of State may forward a person’s driver license photograph to another state agency to include forwarding it to LARA when that agency is fulfilling its duties regarding issuance of an official state registry identification card to a qualifying patient or primary caregiver under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.

The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.

MCL 257.307

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Michael Cnossen

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