Wisconsin Legislature: Motor vehicle

Electric, hybrid electric, and automobiles with certain fuel economy rating: DOT may not charge a registration fee; sunset provided - AB918

Firearm, bow, or crossbow: requirements for placing, possessing, or transporting in a vehicle revised - SB442

Hybrid motor vehicle and one that can use gasoline and a mixture of gasoline and ethanol: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase of - SB620

Hybrid motor vehicle: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase of - AB745

Hybrid motor vehicle: sales and use tax exemptions created - AB546

Hybrid motor vehicle: sales and use tax exemptions created - SB252

``Lightweight utility vehicle" classification created; operation restrictions - AB219

Motor vehicles that can use gasoline and certain mixture of gasoline and ethanol: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase of; sunset provision - AB809

Motor vehicles that can use gasoline and certain mixture of gasoline and ethanol: sales and use tax exemption created - AB600

Neighborhood electric vehicle: city, town, or village may, by ordinance, allow operation on certain roadways [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, roadway speed limit provision added] - AB851

Neighborhood electric vehicle: city, town, or village may, by ordinance, allow operation on certain roadways - SB533

Research and research facilities: tax credits modified re engine manufacturing and vehicle design - AB243

Research and research facilities: tax credits modified re engine manufacturing and vehicle design [for further revisions, see entry under ``Industrial development"] - SB103

Special orders of business for March 2, 2006 established re AB-172, AB-539, AB-579, AB-785, AB-851, AB-904, AB-933, AB-945, AB-976, AB-992, AB-993, AB-1021, AB-1036, AB-1037, AB-1038, AB-1052, AB-1054, AB-1071, AB-1072, AB-1073, AB-1074, SB-161, SB-221, SB-259, SB-312, SB-414, SB-495, SB-496, SB-497, SB-511, SB-529, SJR-33 - AR49

Specialized medical vehicle: MA-certified provider requirements revised re wheelchair accommodations - AB122

Transportation of unencased firearm in a motor vehicle prohibition: exception created for unloaded firearm under certain conditions - AB864

Transportation of unencased firearm in a motor vehicle prohibition: exception created for unloaded firearm under certain conditions - SB464

Volunteer driver for a charitable organization: mileage reimbursement may be deducted from income re taxes - AB903

Cellular telepone use by vehicle operator during accident: new form of traffic offense created; DOT to prepare uniform report form or automated format; rebuttable presumption created; written warning re sale or lease of phones required; JCRCP duties - AB1113

Emergency services fees: political subdivision may assess against an intoxicated individual who causes an accident; definition provisions - AB1109

Failure-to-stop violation: liability imposed upon the owner of the vehicle; certain defenses accepted - AB966

Motor vehicle accident: minimum amount of property damage required to be reported to law enforcement lowered; damaged property expanded to include taxicabs and private vehicles used under contract with state or local governments - AB1211

Motor vehicle operator involved in an accident resulting in death or great bodily harm: law enforcement officer may request a test for controlled substance, alcohol, or other drugs; OWI arrest provision - SB611

Motor vehicle operator involved in an accident resulting in death or injury: law enforcement officer may request a test for controlled substance, alcohol, or other drugs; OWI arrest provision - AB752

Operating a motor vehicle with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked privilege or knowingly operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license: penalties for causing property damage, injury, great bodily harm, or death [S.Amdt.1: felony changed to misdemeanor, misdemeanor changed to forfeiture] - SB626

Rental vehicle damage: provisions revised re definition of ``accident", storage fees, repair estimates, and use of credit - AB1024

Rental vehicle damage: provisions revised re definition of ``accident", storage fees, repair estimates, and use of credit [S.Amdt.1: theft provision revised; S.Amdt.2: ``government fee" provision added] - SB623

Special orders of business for March 9, 2006 established re AB-71, AB-87, AB-129, AB-287, AB-328, AB-538, AB-587, AB-639, AB-735, AB-777, AB-875, AB-887, AB-937, AB-966, AB-1002, AB-1003, AB-1026, AB-1032, AB-1035, AB-1044, AB-1078, AB-1090, SB-123, SB-145, SB-150, SB-183, SB-226, SB-268, SB-272, SB-273, SB-284, SB-338, SB-352, SB-359, SB-362, SB-363, SB-364, SB-365, SB-380, SB-420, SB-453, SB-457, SB-474, SB-487, SB-488, SB-489, SB-490, SB-491, SB-492, SB-493, SB-494, SB-512, SB-515, SB-527, SB-539, SB-540, SB-547, SB-549, SB-555, SB-556, SB-557, SB-560, SB-562, SB-579, SB-591, SB-592, SB-597, SB-601, SB-612, SB-613, SB-638, SB-642, SB-652, SJR-33 - AR51

Driver's license, vehicle title applications, SSN, and signatures obtained by DOT may be disclosed to DOR re state taxes administration - AB68

Electronic processing of vehicle title and registration applications by dealers: requirements created, license revocation or suspension for noncompliance [Sec. 2099, 2100, 2243, 2244, 2259, 2260, 9148 (1), 9448 (3)] - AB100

Motor vehicle key duplication by dealer prohibited unless person providing the VIN also presents a valid certificate of title; forfeiture provision - SB210

Motor vehicle title loan: maximum finance charge set; definition provided; DFI license required - SB236

Rental vehicle fee increased; limousine provision added [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Motor vehicle — Regulation"] - AB100

Security interest in vehicle: release modified - AB386

Security interest in vehicle: release modified - SB197

Title fees increased [Sec. 2254, 2256, 2258, 9448 (2)] - AB100

Electronic processing of vehicle title and registration applications by dealers: requirements created, license revocation or suspension for noncompliance [Sec. 2099, 2100, 2243, 2244, 2259, 2260, 9148 (1), 9448 (3)] - AB100

Goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases: revisions re voluntary surrender of and actions to recover collateral; nonjudicial repossession provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, provisions limited to motor vehicles, notice to law enforcment provision and penalties added] - AB594

Motor vehicle consumer lease or consumer credit sale of a motor vehicle: material false statement in credit application added to definition of ``default" - AB496

Motor vehicle fuel tax: portion of sales and use taxes imposed on motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and service sales deposited in transportation fund to replace annual adjustment - AB710

Motor vehicle fuel tax: portion of sales and use taxes imposed on motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and service sales deposited in transportation fund to replace annual adjustment - SB330

Motor vehicle key duplication by dealer prohibited unless person providing the VIN also presents a valid certificate of title; forfeiture provision - SB210

Motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor: duties concerning motor vehicle dealers clarified; DHA provision - AB823

Motor vehicle retail installment contract: notification re public liaiblity coverage with insurance coverage (remedial legislation) - SB497

Motor vehicle salvage pool: motor vehicle salvage dealer's license required in order to bid on or purchase from - AB909

Motor vehicle seller under a retail installment contract may opt not to include public liability coverage in the insurance policy; written notification to buyer required - SB385

Rental vehicle fee increased; limousine provision added [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Motor vehicle — Regulation"] - AB100

Special orders of business for December 13, 2005 established re partial veto of AB-100 [Item C-1] and AB-20, AB-120, AB-122, AB-397, AB-521, AB-624, AB-700, AB-763, AB-802, AB-823, AB-829, AB-840, AB-844, SB-175, SB-331, SB-402, SB-403 - AR43

Special orders of business for March 2, 2006 established re AB-172, AB-539, AB-579, AB-785, AB-851, AB-904, AB-933, AB-945, AB-976, AB-992, AB-993, AB-1021, AB-1036, AB-1037, AB-1038, AB-1052, AB-1054, AB-1071, AB-1072, AB-1073, AB-1074, SB-161, SB-221, SB-259, SB-312, SB-414, SB-495, SB-496, SB-497, SB-511, SB-529, SJR-33 - AR49

BAC above 0.0 in motor vehicle operator under the legal drinking age: forfeiture increased and DOT to assess demerit points - AB450

Cellular or mobile telephone use while operating a motor vehicle with a probationary license or instruction permit prohibited; emergency exception - AB76

Cellular or mobile telephone use while operating a motor vehicle with a probationary license or instruction permit prohibited; emergency exception - SB120

Cellular telephone use while operating a motor vehicle prohibited re persons holding probationary licenses or motor vehicle or motorcycle instruction permits; emergency and forfeiture provisions - AB120

Cellular telephone use while operating a motor vehicle prohibited re persons holding probationary licenses or motor vehicle or motorcycle instruction permits; emergency and forfeiture provisions - SB84

Driver record authentication: electronic certification permitted [Sec. 2455] - AB100

Driver's license of persons at least 75 years old: requirements revised re expiration, eyesight test, and knowledge of traffic laws; DOT report required; fee provision - AB43

Driver's license or ID card applicant who is an alien resident: proof of legal residency and expiration of status required; DOT duties set [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence required] - AB69

Driver's license or ID card applicant who is an alien resident: proof of legal residency and expiration of status required; DOT to include expiration on license or card - SB334

Driver's license or ID card applicant who is an alien resident: proof of legal residency required; expires when legal presence expires or standard renewal if unspecified; DOT duties set - AB148

Driver's license, vehicle title applications, SSN, and signatures obtained by DOT may be disclosed to DOR re state taxes administration - AB68

Habitual truant: operating privilege suspended or obtaining a driver's license prevented until pupil completes one year of school without being an habitual truant; school attendance officer provision - AB933

Instruction permit or probationary driver's license: clarification of conditions for issuance by DOT to persons under age 18; school board required to provide certain information to DOT re cancelling a probationary license - AB963

Living will and health care power of attorney information: DOT required to ask and include on driver's license or ID card upon request - AB356

Motor vehicle operator's license seized by court order or law enforcement officer: procedure revised; occupational license and reinstatement provisions - AB51

Operating a motor vehicle after suspension or revocation: first violation changed to civil violation and fines converted to civil forfeitures; court authority to suspend or revoke limited to certain traffic violations - AB256

Operating a motor vehicle with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked privilege or knowingly operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license: penalties for causing property damage, injury, great bodily harm, or death [S.Amdt.1: felony changed to misdemeanor, misdemeanor changed to forfeiture] - SB626

Operating a vehicle after suspension or revocation: felony penalties created for causing injury or death - AB364

Operating after revocation: certain first offense made a civil penalty [Sec. 2265, 2266] - AB100

Operating after revocation: penalty for first offense modified - AB331

OWI conviction: DOT to purge driving records of first conviction after 10 years under certain conditions; court may not consider purged violation to determine penalty for subsequent OWI offense - AB344

OWI violation: DOT to purge driving records of first conviction after 5 years - AB373

Possession-of-marijuana offenses converted from misdemeanors to civil offenses in certain cases; juvenile delinquency provisions - AB255

Probationary license or instruction permit re motor vehicle or motorcycle: penalites increased for violating operating restrictions - AB38

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Special orders of business for December 13, 2005 established re partial veto of AB-100 [Item C-1] and AB-20, AB-120, AB-122, AB-397, AB-521, AB-624, AB-700, AB-763, AB-802, AB-823, AB-829, AB-840, AB-844, SB-175, SB-331, SB-402, SB-403 - AR43

Traffic law revisions re motorcycles stopped at a red light and penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way resulting in bodily harm; driver education courses to include motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian awareness information; motorcycle operator's license requirements modified; DOT highway improvement planning must consider motorcycle safety - AB964

Traffic law revisions re motorcycles stopped at a red light and penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way resulting in bodily harm; driver education courses to include motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian awareness information; motorcycle operator's license requirements modified; DOT highway improvement planning must consider motorcycle safety [S.Amdt.1: DOT highway improvement planning provision removed, moped, motor bicycle, and bicycle added re stopped at red light, misdemeanor penalty changed to forfeiture] - SB528

Transporting a building on a highway: requirements created; exceptions, DOT and local highway officials authority, and penalty provisions - AB898

Transporting a building on a highway: requirements created; exceptions, DOT and local highway officials authority, and penalty provisions [S.Amdt.2: appropriation added] - SB480

Voter registration application included with motor vehicle operator's license or state ID card application or renewal application; certain DOT employees appointed as special registration deputies - AB542

Voter registration application included with motor vehicle operator's license or state ID card application or renewal application; certain DOT employees appointed as special registration deputies - SB249

Voter registration: identifying document required and acceptable documents specified; absentee ballot revisions; use of corroborating electors discontinued; state ID card provisions re no charge and no photograph; special voting deputies permitted in adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes re absentee voting; Corr.Dept to provide Elections Board with list of felons ineligible to vote; Elections Board duties specified - AB808

Voter registration: identifying document required and acceptable documents specified; absentee ballot revisions; use of corroborating electors discontinued; state ID card provisions re no charge and no photograph; special voting deputies permitted in adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes re absentee voting; Corr.Dept to provide Elections Board with list of felons ineligible to vote; Elections Board duties specified - SB355

Voter registration revisions re required ID, deadline, locations, prohibiting certain payment, verification of pre-election registration, same-day registration, double voting audits, out-of-state driver's license holders, and uniform forms; fee and Elections Board provisions - SB612