Wisconsin Legislature: Transportation, Department of

Major highway and rehabilitation projects bonding; DOT request re debt service [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 435m, 683g, h, 1670m, 1671, 1694m, 9153 (2p); S.Amdt.119: request re debt service removed, deletes 9153 (2p); S.Amdt.1 to S.Amdt.119: debt service provision restored; S.Amdt.121: further revisions, 1699q, deletes 1694m] - SB44

Major highway and rehabilitation projects funding: authorized general obligation bonding limit decreased; debt service paid from general fund - AB602

Major highway development projects in Brown, Crawford, Vernon, and Winnebago counties enumerated [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1671d-t] - SB44

Major highway projects approval process revised; DOT and TPC duties modified; report and environmental impact statement and assessment provisions - SB447

Major highway projects: TPC may not approve without final environmental impact statement or assessment; legislature may not enumerate any project without TPC approval; certain DOT report to TPC and certain management system change; TPC membership increased [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, southeast Wisconsin freeway and TPC membership provisions removed, TPC approval re final impact statement or assessment changed to notification, certain information made available to the public] - AB893

Major highway projects: TPC may not approve without final environmental impact statement or assessment; legislature may not enumerate any project without TPC approval; certain DOT report to TPC and certain management system change; TPC membership increased - SB478

Marquette interchange and Southeast Wisconsin freeway rehabilitation funding modifications; JCF duties [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 683d, 1672g-i, 1694f, 9153 (3r)] - SB44

Maximum speed limit on portion of STH within village or town limits: ordinance to reduce speed limit permitted; DOT must post signs - AB300

Memorials to traffic accident victims along state trunk highways: DOT prohibited from removing or altering for one year - AB513

POW/MIA flag: DOT required to fly at rest areas along interstate highways - AB802

Southeast Wisconsin rehabilitation projects (other than Marquette interchange): funds allocation required; JCF duties [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1672c] - SB44

State highway programs: 2005-07 funding request [S.Sub. Amdt.1: Sec. 9153 (1r)] - SB44

State highway rehabilitation and major highway development supplement; report requirement [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9153 (2x)] - SB44

STH 13 bridge over Flambeau River in town of Fifield in Price County designated ``Freedoms Bridge" to honor Korean War veterans [A.Amdt.1: contributions provision] - AB388

STH 13 bridge over Flambeau River in town of Fifield in Price County designated ``Freedoms Bridge" to honor Korean War veterans - SB125

STH 19 portion in Dane County designated and marked as the ``Georgia O'Keefe Memorial Highway" - AB268

STH 173 designated and marked ``173rd Airborne Brigade Highway" - AB182

Subdivisions of land abutting state trunk highways or connecting highways: DOT rule-making authority limited - AB899

Subdivisions of land abutting state trunk highways or connecting highways: DOT rule-making authority limited - SB494

Traffic marking enhancement grant program created [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 420h, p, 424, 427m, 1701m, 9153 (4q); S.Amdt.121: further revisions, 420f, deletes 420h] - SB44

Transportation fund: use of highway improvement moneys for state highway rehabilitation; provision re southeast Wisconsin freeways [Sec. 424, 425, 428, 1677-1680, 1682, 1683; original bill only] - SB44

USH 8 between USH 53 and City of Turtle Lake designated and marked ``Donald J. Schneider Highway" - SB395

USH 14 portion designated and marked ``Ronald Reagan Highway" - SB40

USH 45 designated and marked ``Wisconsin Labor Highway"; DOT duty set - AB954

USH 45 designated and marked ``Wisconsin Labor Highway"; DOT duty set - SB473

Vegetation or trees in right-of-way of an STH which obstructs a business sign: DOT may issue permit to eligible applicants to trim, remove, or replace - AB748

Vegetation or trees in right-of-way of an STH which obstructs a business sign: DOT may issue permit to eligible applicants to trim, remove, or replace - SB390

Waysides: DOT required to hold public hearings before closing - AB971

West Canal Street extension to USH 41 at Miller Park: use of reconstruction funds permitted [Sec. 423, 1674, 1724, 2814] - SB44

Alcohol concentration: DOT to purge driving records of first OWI violation after 10 years under certain conditions; CDL provision - AB615

Alcohol concentration: prohibited level lowered; ATV, boat, and snowmobile operation included [A.Amdt.1: court costs and fees for first violation provision, DOT to purge driving records of first violation under certain conditions; S.Amdt.1: CDL excepted from DOT requirement to purge records] - AB88

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving property owned or leased by the state or political subdivision or school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension - SB105

CDL authorization re hazardous waste endorsements [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2512m, 2521w, 2534g-k, 2536g, 2551c, e, j, 2552g, i, 2553m, 2554g, h, 2555x, 2557g-m, 2564m, 2570m, 2579m, 9153 (2z), 9453 (2z)] - SB44

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified and penalty provisions; Child Safety Restraint System Program created and DOT duties set - AB724

Classified driver license system changes re commercial motor vehicle and CDL privileges and offenses, occupational or other special license, school bus operators, and DOT records; legislative committee review required [Sec. 2512, 2513, 2521-2534, 2535, 2536, 2537-2551, 2552, 2553, 2554, 2555, 2556, 2557, 2558, 2560-2564, 2565-2570, 2571, 2572-2574, 2752, 2771, 9353 (2), 9453 (2); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 2524r, 2547t, 2550d, 2555g, m, 2570g, 2571y, deletes 2521, 2536, 2547, 2548, 2550, 2554, 2560, 2561] - SB44

Commuter rail transit system development program created; grants provided for certain uses; construction or expansion to be specifically enumerated by statute [Sec. 418-420, 1702, 1703; S.Sub.Amdt.1: grant not applicable to light rail transit; S.Amdt.121: funding revised, 420c-e, deletes 418-420] - SB44

Compulsory financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation: assurance and proof of coverage required - AB384

Computer chip installed in vehicles to determine mileage re collecting revenue: DOT prohibited from enforcing or administering law or rule - AB87

Driving skills test to operate ``Class D" vehicles: DOT may contract with third party to administer [A.Amdt.1: LAB audit required] - AB833

Driving skills test to operate ``Class D" vehicles: DOT may contract with third party to administer - SB442

Emission inspection program for motor vehicles in certain counties: time period for initial inspection revised - AB832

Emission inspection program for motor vehicles in certain counties: time period for initial inspection revised [S.Amdt.1: motor vehicle emission control equipment grant program created re school buses, emergency rule provision] - SB436

Farm truck tractor operated solely in intrastate transportation of certain materials or equipment exempt from DOT vehicle registration - AB710

Farm truck tractor operated solely in intrastate transportation of certain materials or equipment exempt from DOT vehicle registration - SB414

Historical registration plates displayed on special interest vehicles permitted; DOT and contribution provisions - AB427

Historical registration plates displayed on special interest vehicles permitted; DOT and registration renewal provisions - AB282

Human service vehicle operator qualifications established; sepcialized transportation service requirements re background checks and vehicle operating records; fines, DOT, DOJ, and county provisions [S.Amdt.1: provisions re certain convictions removed, school bus endorsement added; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, operator background information forms, ID cards, and records maintenance provisions removed] - SB3

Law enforcement access to driver's license photos expanded - AB288

Livestock transported in certain farm truck or dual purpose farm truck and trailer combinations exempt from motor carrier regulation; DOT provisions - AB865

Living will and health care power of attorney information: DOT required to ask and include on driver's license or ID card upon request - AB957

Motor vehicle buyer and wholesaler licensing requirements; motor vehicle auction provisions [A.Amdt.3: appropriation provision] - AB821

Motor vehicle dealer, manufacturer, importer, and distributor provisions revised re right to a jury trial, acquisition of dealer's assets, and revocation of license under certain conditions - AB489

Motor vehicle dealer, manufacturer, importer, and distributor provisions revised re right to a jury trial, acquisition of dealer's assets, and revocation of license under certain conditions - SB235

Out-of-state motor vehicle operator's license surrendered prior to issuance of a Wisconsin license: DOT to destroy the license and report to the issuing jurisdiction - AB822

Out-of-state motor vehicle operator's license surrendered prior to issuance of a Wisconsin license: DOT to destroy the license and report to the issuing jurisdiction - SB448

Oversize or overweight vehicle permit fee increases: sunset date delayed [Sec. 2594-2603] - SB44

Overweight or oversize vehicle permits: credit card payment by telephone or Internet; fee provisions [Sec. 434, 2593, 2604; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 2593] - SB44

Photograph requirement for motor vehicle operator's license or ID card issued by DOT: exemption for applicants with sincerely held religious belief against being photographed - AB677

Probationary license or instruction permit re motor vehicle or motorcycle: penalites increased for violating operating restrictions - AB831

Rail property improvement and acquisition: bonding authority increased [Sec. 685] - SB44

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; railroad companies to install and maintain; DOT provision - AB846

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; railroad companies to install and maintain; DOT provision - SB354

Railroads, Office of the commissioner of, eliminated; railroad activities regulation transferred to DOT; certain railroad organization functions transferred to DFI [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03"] - SB44

Revenues from various vehicle-related fees: DOT may deposit in special fund toward revenue debt service for transportation projects [Sec. 436, 847, 1696-1698] - SB44

Safety program for motorcycles, mopeds, and motor bicycles: separate appropriation created [Sec. 429, 430; deleted by S.Amdt.121 to S.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB44

School bus endorsement and operator of school van or temporary school vehicle: criminal history requirements modified and additional requirements imposed; fees, nonresident operators, penalties, and emergency rule provisions; DOT, DPI, and LC duties specified; studies and reports required - AB742

School bus endorsement and operator of school van or temporary school vehicle: criminal history requirements modified and additional requirements imposed; fees, nonresident operators, penalties, and emergency rule provisions; DOT, DPI, and LC duties specified; studies and reports required - SB350

School bus operator ID card: issuing and display requirements created - AB382

Special distinguishing registration plate re Purple Heart Medal: registration plate decal displaying ``combat wounded veteran" provided to recipients of [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DVA to approve color and design of the plate] - SB109

Special distinguishing registration plate re Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; annual financial statement required; appendix report by DOT - SB493

Towing and storage charges re nonmoving traffic violations: use of vehicle registration suspension or refusal mechanism permitted [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, reconciliation provision re 2003 WisAct 202 (AB-467) added] - AB419

Traffic violation and registration program funding increased - AB467

Transfer of ownership of vehicles: buyer's responsibility to notify DOT and for costs re removal, impoundment, or disposal of an abandoned vehicle - AB759

Transfer of ownership of vehicles: buyer's responsibility to notify DOT and for costs re removal, impoundment, or disposal of an abandoned vehicle - SB393

Vehicle environmental impact fee increased; sunset removed [Sec. 2519; S.Sub.Amdt.1: fee increase removed, sunset date extended] - SB44

Vehicles or combination of transporting road building and maintenance materials may operate without permit on certain highways under set condition - SB506

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying certain agricultural crops may exceed weight limits without a permit under set conditions; exceptions provided; appendix report by DOT - AB743

Vehicles or combinations transporting loads near Wisconsin-Michigan border re annual or consecutive month permit for oversize or overweight load: area extended to USH 2 in Iron and Ashland counties re certain forest products; appendix report by DOT - AB794

Vehicles or combinations transporting loads near Wisconsin-Michigan border re annual or consecutive month permit for oversize or overweight load: area extended to USH 2 in Iron and Ashland counties re certain forest products; appendix report by DOT - SB423

Vehicles transporting material pumped from a septic or holding tank: special or seasonal weight limitation conditions imposed by local highway authority removed; solid waste provision; appendix report by DOT - AB749

Major highway projects approval process revised; DOT and TPC duties modified; report and environmental impact statement and assessment provisions - SB447

Major highway projects: TPC may not approve without final environmental impact statement or assessment; legislature may not enumerate any project without TPC approval; certain DOT report to TPC and certain management system change; TPC membership increased [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, southeast Wisconsin freeway and TPC membership provisions removed, TPC approval re final impact statement or assessment changed to notification, certain information made available to the public] - AB893

Major highway projects: TPC may not approve without final environmental impact statement or assessment; legislature may not enumerate any project without TPC approval; certain DOT report to TPC and certain management system change; TPC membership increased - SB478