Wisconsin Legislature: Transportation, Department of

Maximum speed limit on freeways and expressways increased; DOT provision - SB270

``Nichole M. Frye Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark the bridge on STH 141 in the Town of Lena as - AB755

``Nichole M. Frye Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark the bridge on STH 141 in the Town of Lena as - SB374

Off-premises business area signs along highways: multiple or variable messages permitted under certain conditions; DOT may restrict the illumination of messages - AB985

Off-premises business area signs along highways: multiple or variable messages permitted under certain conditions; DOT may restrict the illumination of messages - SB548

``173rd Airborne Brigade Highway": STH 173 designated and marked as - AB235

Outdoor advertising sign removal or denial or revocation of certain licenses or permits: person aggrieved by DOT notice may bypass DHA administrative hearing process and institute a civil action in circuit court - AB741

POW/MIA flag: DOT required to fly at rest areas along interstate highways; contributions provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, outdoor flagpoles and poster and literature provisions] - AB382

``Ronald Reagan Highway" and ``Harriet Tubman Memorial Highway": portion of USH 14 and STH 122, respectively, designated and marked as - AB559

``Ronald Reagan Highway": USH 14 portion designated and marked as - AB209

``Ronald Reagan Highway": USH 14 portion designated and marked as - SB139

``2nd Infantry Division Memorial Highway": portion of STH 21 in Monroe County designated and marked as; DOT and contribution provisions - AB671

STH 58 segment in Sauk County: DOT to conduct safety improvement study [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9148 (3t)] - AB100

Streetscaping project for Village of Oregon; local contribution required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9148 (5f)] - AB100

Subdivisions of land abutting state trunk highways or connecting highways: DOT rule-making authority limited - AB10

Subdivisions of land abutting state trunk highways or connecting highways: DOT rule-making authority limited - SB10

``Tommy G. Thompson Highway": portion of STH 124 in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties designated as; contributions and DOT provisions - AB776

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

Two-vehicle combinations re tractor-semitrailers and semitrailers: exception to operation on certain highways without a permit allowed under certain conditions; DOT duty and LC provision; distance unauthorized vehicles may travel to access a designated highway modified - AB315

Vegetation obstructing view of outdoor advertising signs: DOT permit system created for maintenance and removal of vegetation by sign owners; LAB report required - AB967

Vegetation obstructing view of outdoor advertising signs: DOT permit system created for maintenance and removal of vegetation by sign owners; LAB report required - SB541

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the 4th Street bridge over the Wisconsin River in the City of Tomahawk as; contributions from interested parties required - AB1183

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the 4th Street bridge over the Wisconsin River in the City of Tomahawk as; contributions from interested parties required - SB693

Weigh station: DOT prohibited from constructing at certain locations in Rock County before certain date; surcharge imposed at certain station and paid to the Town of La Prairie - AB1169

Weigh station: DOT prohibited from constructing at certain locations in Rock County before certain date; surcharge imposed at certain station and paid to the Town of La Prairie - SB675

``Wisconsin Labor Highway": USH 45 designated and marked as; DOT duty set - AB281

``Wisconsin Labor Highway": USH 45 designated and marked as; DOT duty set - SB208

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Agricultural vehicles and agricultural implements: lighting and visibility marking requirements revised re highway operation; amber strobe light and emergency rule provisions; DOT duty specified - AB340

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

Background checks, including FBI fingerprint analysis, on persons hired by the DMV required - AB1019

Bicycling event sponsored by charitable organization: DOT may make an exception from prohibition on operation of bicycles, mopeds, and electric personal assistive mobility devices on certain roadways - SB257

CANPB revisions re nonstock, nonprofit corporation, membership, and grants; ``Celebrate Children" license plate sales provision - AB262

Cassville Mississippi River Ferry: grant for operation [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 276t, 9148 (3f)] - AB100

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

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified; penalty and DOT provisions - AB618

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified; penalty and DOT provisions - SB305

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified, penalty and surcharge provisions; Child Safety Restraint System Program created; DOT duties set - AB70

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified, penalty and surcharge provisions; Child Safety Restraint System Program created; DOT duties set - SB32

Compulsory financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation: assurance and proof of coverage required; forfeiture and law enforcement provisions - AB391

Compulsory financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation: assurance and proof of coverage required; forfeiture and law enforcement provisions - SB684

Concealed weapon licensing system created; active duty or retired law enforcement officer permitted to carry a concealed firearm, ID card provision; DOJ to consider mental health status re background checks for handgun purchases; grants for shooting ranges [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, list of places concealed weapons are prohibited expanded, reports modified, DOT duty specified; A.Amdt.15: license renewal and refresher course provisions, prohibited BAC lowered] - SB403

Driver education schools and instructors: standards for licensing, testing, and regulating revised - AB1078

Driver education schools and instructors: standards for licensing, testing, and regulating revised - SB640

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 required; expires when legal presence expires or standard renewal if unspecified; DOT duties set - AB148

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

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

Ethanol production facility funded by any state grant program: competitive bid process required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1725m, 1752c, f, g, 2347p, 2388p] - AB100

Farm truck or dual purpose farm truck combined with a semitrailer or farm trailer: exemption from motor carrier regulations and marking requirement; horse trailer, vehicle combination weight, and passenger provisions; DOT prohibited from promulgating certain rules - AB762

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

ID cards issued or renewed without charge by DOT: appropriation provided re Help America Vote Act funds (contingent upon enactment of AB-63 or SB-42) - SB119

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

License plate rebasing: replacement schedule modified; funding for replacement of red-lettered plates by certain date [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2244f-r] - AB100

License plate rebasing: requirement re new designs eliminated [Sec. 2245; original bill only] - AB100

Livestock transported in farm truck or combination of farm truck and semitrailer or trailer by registered vehicle owner: exemption from motor carrier regulations; DOT provision - AB342

Livestock transported in farm truck or combination of farm truck and semitrailer or trailer by registered vehicle owner: exemption from motor carrier regulations; DOT provision - SB213

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

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

Passenger rail service funding and JCF duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9148 (4w)] - AB100

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

Rail passenger program extension [Sec. 1732; original bill only] - AB100

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; DOT to provide and railroad companies to install and maintain - AB512

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; DOT to provide and railroad companies to install and maintain - SB256

Railroad regulation revisions re state and federal regulations - SB657

Railroad revisions re federal and state regulations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB588

Raw forest products: overweight vehicle permit revised; definition modified; overweight vehicle surcharge created; DOT to prepare appendix report [for further revisions, see entry under ``Forestry"] - AB678

Regional transit authority in southeastern Wisconsin modified; vehicle rental fee authorized; commuter rail expansion; report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 437x, 453m, 1235b-y, 1474t, 1697m, 1730m-1732r] - AB100

Safety programs: new appropriations in segregated transportation fund created to fund [Sec. 277-280] - AB100

Single registration plate for motor vehicles authorized; transportation fund and DOA Secretary provisions - SB509

Special distinguishing registration plate for persons who had an immediate family member die in combat while in the armed forces created; DOT duties specified - AB433

Special distinguishing registration plate supporting the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc., created; fee and Tour.Dept provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DOT duties added, license plate design interval provision; A.Amdt.1: design interval modified re 2005 WisAct 25] - AB479

Special distinguishing registration plates for enthusiasts of hunting and fishing for sport and recreation created; fee and plate color provisions - SB209

Special distinguishing registration plates for supporters of Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation, Inc., created; fee, DOT, and financial audit provisions - SB282

Special group plates re Gold Star family members created; design consultation by Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, Inc. [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2245m-om, 2246m-o, 2247g, r, 9448 (5m)] - AB100

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266 - AR38

Special registration plate re armed forces or other military affiliation: surviving spouse may personalize, modify a personalization, or replace with a regular plate; fee provision - AB825

Special registration plates or special ID for persons with disabilities re parking privileges: criteria for obtaining modified; forfeiture for lending special ID to a person not authorized to use it revised; forfeiture for providing false or misleading information created; DOT provision re issuing more than one ID [A.Amdt.1: forfeiture for selling ID added; A.Amdt.2: copy of statement from certain health care providers must be kept on the person or in the vehicle] - AB715

Specialized Transportation Assistance Program: aid held in trust by DOT expanded to cover services; deadline to apply for county proportionate share revised - AB426

Sugar River State Trail underpass construction in the Village of New Glarus [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9148 (3s); A.Amdt.40: lower cost improvement project provision] - AB100

Tax revisions: appealing determination of the board of assessors, DOR authority to reduce taxes and certain costs, a spouse's tax liability, bona fide angel investment credit, employer re single-owner entity, qualified retirement fund, refund of sales or use tax received erroneously, estate tax interest, mailing tax-related documents, earned income tax credit, and audit of emissions inspectors contracted with DOT - AB482

Trailers or semitrailers used to transport livestock: exception from certain DOT permit modified re axles - AB556