Michigan drivers will soon have the option to renew their vehicle registrations for two years at a time. House Bill 4177 was signed into law last week giving vehicle owners the choice of one or two years.
Senate Bill 220 was also signed into law, giving no-cost registration for some agricultural and industrial vehicles. The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to require the Secretary of State to provide a system under which special vehicle registrations related to certain agricultural or wood harvesting operations could be renewed at no additional charge.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said, “HB 4117 will add yet another convenient service to our catalog and, while not implementable as written, SB 220 will be beneficial once the Legislature requires insurance companies to provide the Department with electronic access to their policies for agricultural vehicles.”
Drivers will be able to get a two-year recreation passport with their two-year registration if they choose. Registrations will still expire on vehicle owners’ birthdays.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
