SB 25: Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; owner of a motor vehicle repair facility to operate an additional facility under the same registration; allow. Amends secs. 2, 9, 10b, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, 32a, 33 & 40 of 1974 PA 300 (MCL 257.1302 et seq.) & adds sec. 30a. - Michigan

Substitute (H-1) - 3 → Senate Concurred Bill · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House substitute version to the Senate concurred version, resulting in significant formatting cleanup and the removal of placeholder text. Substantively, the bill maintains its core purpose of regulating Michigan's motor vehicle repair industry by defining terms, setting registration requirements, and establishing certification standards for mechanics.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged as it continues to apply to motor vehicle repair facilities, mechanics, and trainees in Michigan under the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act.

TECHNICAL

Removed House-specific header text and page numbers while standardizing the bill title and formatting to match Senate conventions.

Corrected a typo in the enacting clause where 'peoplE' was changed to 'People' and 'michigan' was capitalized to 'Michigan'.

Reordered and cleaned up the list of amended sections in the bill's summary to improve readability.

Removed repetitive placeholder lines (numbered 1-29) that appeared in the House version but were not part of the actual legislative text.

Fixed minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing in definitions (e.g., changing 'her place' to 'his or her place' and removing redundant words like 'the individual's own').

Corrected the labeling of subsections in the 'Facility' definition, changing '(f) (e)' to '(e)' and '(g) (f)' to '(f)' to ensure proper sequential numbering.

Standardized the formatting of the fee schedule table in Section 30 to remove dollar signs and align columns properly.

Substitute (S-1) - 4 → Substitute (H-1) - 2 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reclassified from a Senate substitute to a House substitute, indicating it has moved through the legislative process. The scope of the bill was expanded to include new sections (9, 10b, and 22) in addition to the previously listed sections, broadening the range of topics covered under the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. Several definitions were renumbered and reorganized, with 'Department' now defined as the Department of State rather than the Secretary of State, and new definitions for 'Department' and 'Estimate' were inserted into the text.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include new sections 9, 10b, and 22, which likely address administrative duties, specific mechanic certifications, and facility requirements not previously detailed in this version of the bill.

SCOPE

New sections 9, 10b, and 22 were added to the list of amended sections, expanding the bill's regulatory reach.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Department' was updated to specify the Department of State, and the text was reorganized to include new definitions for 'Department' and 'Estimate'.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Substitute for Senate Bill' to 'House Substitute for Senate Bill', reflecting its current legislative status.

Line numbers and section headers were renumbered and reorganized to accommodate the insertion of new content.

Substitute (H-1) → Substitute (S-1) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to remove references to sections 9, 10b, 13b, and 32a from the list of sections being modified, while simultaneously adding new text to Section 2 that defines 'Department' and reorders existing definitions. This change clarifies the legislative intent by removing outdated section references and updating the definition of the state department responsible for enforcement.

Scope change

The bill's scope of amendment was narrowed by removing specific section references, but the substantive scope of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act remains unchanged as the core definitions and requirements were preserved.

TECHNICAL

Removed references to sections 9, 10b, 13b, and 32a from the list of sections being amended, likely to correct an error in the House version that included sections not intended for modification.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Department' to clarify that it refers to the Department of State, replacing the previous reference to the Secretary of State.

Reordered and renumbered definitions within Section 2, shifting the alphabetical sequence to accommodate the new 'Department' definition.

As Passed by the Senate → Substitute (H-1) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to include new sections 9, 10b, and 22, which were previously missing from the Senate version. These additions expand the bill's scope by explicitly assigning duties to the administrator for certifying mechanics, registering repair facilities, and maintaining public records, while also clarifying the relationship between the Department of State and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Scope change

The bill's scope is expanded to formally include the administrator's duties regarding facility registration and mechanic certification, and to clarify the definition of the 'Department' as the Department of State.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 9, which mandates the administrator to certify mechanics, register repair facilities, maintain public registers of facilities and certified mechanics, and run public information programs.

Added Section 22, which outlines the administrator's responsibilities for enforcing the act and handling complaints.

DEFINITION

Added Section 10b, which defines 'Department' as the Department of State, clarifying the administrative authority under the act.

As Passed by the House → As Passed by the Senate · 5 edits · Dec 18, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was reformatted from a House substitute to a Senate version, which involved renumbering sections and reordering definitions. Substantive policy changes include increasing the ownership threshold for reporting from 10% to 25%, raising the gross revenue threshold for multi-year registration renewals from $300,000 to $300,001, and updating the mechanic certification exam fee from $6 to $18. These adjustments alter reporting obligations for business owners and increase costs for mechanic certification.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding business reporting requirements was narrowed by raising the ownership reporting threshold, while the scope of registration options was expanded by increasing the revenue limit for multi-year renewals.

REQUIREMENT

Increased the ownership reporting threshold for motor vehicle repair facilities from 10% to 25% of stock or interest.

TIMELINE

Raised the gross annual revenue threshold for qualifying for multi-year registration renewals from $300,000 to $300,001.

FISCAL

Increased the fee for mechanic certification examinations from $6.00 to $18.00.

DEFINITION

Reordered and renumbered the definitions section, shifting from a continuous list to a structured format with lettered subsections.

TECHNICAL

Corrected minor grammatical errors and inconsistent phrasing in the text of various sections.

Senate Introduced Bill → As Passed by the House · 5 edits · Dec 16, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered to include new sections for mechanic certifications (9 and 10b) and updated definitions to reflect these new categories. It significantly expanded the list of repair specialties mechanics can be certified in, added a new category for recreational trailers, and introduced stricter registration requirements including background checks and revenue thresholds for multi-year renewals.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include recreational trailer mechanics as a new certification category and introduced new administrative duties for the Secretary of State regarding background checks and public information programs.

DEFINITION

Added new sections 9 and 10b to define the Administrator's duties and establish specific certification categories for mechanics, including a new category for recreational trailers.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the definition of 'Facility' to clarify exclusions and added a requirement for background checks on facility applicants using the ICHAT tool.

Modified registration requirements to mandate written verification of zoning compliance for new applicants starting February 1, 2026, and adjusted the percentage of ownership requiring disclosure from 10% to 25%.

TIMELINE

Changed the registration renewal deadline from 30 days before expiration to 'not later than 30 days before' expiration and introduced a new provision allowing multi-year renewals for facilities with gross revenue over $300,000 starting July 1, 2026.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific grounds for administrative action against mechanics and facilities, including violations of the new recreational trailer repair standards.

Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; owner of a motor vehicle repair facility to operate an additional facility under the same registration; allow. Amends secs. 2, 9, 10b, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, 32a, 33 & 40 of 1974 PA 300 (MCL 257.1302 et seq.) & adds sec. 30a.

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