12/22/09-A bill in the Senate Local, Urban and State Affairs Committee would tap unpaid parking tickets to provide a boost for local governments. House lawmakers have already approved it.
Sponsored by Rep. Roy Schmidt, D-Grand Rapids, HB4726 would allow the state to block driver’s license renewals for people who accumulate three or more unpaid parking tickets.
Michigan law now requires six or more unpaid parking tickets from the same community before a hold can be put on a motorist’s driver’s license renewal. Those people found in violation can get their licenses renewed only after paying the overdue fines and a $45 clearance fee.
For bill status, call 517-373-0136.

11/13/09-The House voted 68-37 to forward a bill to the Senate that would tap unpaid parking tickets to provide a boost for local governments.
Sponsored by Rep. Roy Schmidt, D-Grand Rapids, HB4726 would allow the state to block driver’s license renewals for people who accumulate three or more unpaid parking tickets.
Michigan law now requires six or more unpaid parking tickets from the same community before a hold can be put on a motorist’s driver’s license renewal. Those people found in violation can get their licenses renewed only after paying the overdue fines and a $45 clearance fee.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call 517-373-0136.

10/12/09-The House Transportation Committee has approved a bill that addresses unpaid parking tickets.
Sponsored by Rep. Roy Schmidt, D-Grand Rapids, HB4726 would allow the state to block driver’s license renewals for people who accumulate three or more unpaid parking tickets.
Michigan law now requires six or more unpaid parking tickets from the same community before a hold can be put on a motorist’s driver’s license renewal. Those people found in violation can get their licenses renewed only after paying the overdue fines and a $45 clearance fee.
The bill has advanced to the House floor for further consideration. If approved there, it would move to the Senate.
For House bill status, call 517-373-0136.

8/24/09-A bill in the House Transportation Committee addresses unpaid parking tickets.
Sponsored by Rep. Roy Schmidt, R-Grand Rapids, HB4726 would allow the state to block driver’s license renewals for people who accumulate three or more unpaid parking tickets.
Michigan law now requires six or more unpaid parking tickets from the same community before a hold can be put on a motorist’s driver’s license renewal. Those people found in violation can get their licenses renewed only after paying the overdue fines and a $45 clearance fee.
For House bill status, call 517-373-0136.