AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
taxation
Other taxation
Under current law, the state imposes a rental vehicle fee on the rental of certain vehicles. The fee is equal to 3 percent of the gross receipts from the rental of automobiles, mobile homes, motor homes, and camping trailers, if such vehicles are rented or leased without drivers, and 5 percent of the gross receipts from the rental of limousines. Under this bill, the rental vehicle fee is equal to 5 percent of the gross receipts from the rental of automobiles, mobile homes, motor homes, and camping trailers, if such vehicles are rented or leased without drivers, and 5 percent of the gross receipts from the rental of limousines.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 77.995 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

77.995 (2) There is imposed a fee at the rate of 3%, or 5% for the rental of limousines, of the gross receipts on the rental, but not for rerental and not for rental as a service or repair replacement vehicle of Type 1 automobiles, as defined in s. 340.01 (4) (a); of mobile homes, as defined in s. 340.01 (29); of motor homes, as defined in s. 340.01 (33m); and of camping trailers, as defined in s. 340.01 (6m) by establishments primarily engaged in short-term rental of vehicles without drivers, for a period of 30 days or less, unless the sale is exempt from the sales tax under s. 77.54 (1), (4), (7) (a), (7m) or (9a). There is also imposed a fee at the rate of 5% of the gross receipts on the rental of limousines.

SECTION 9341. Initial applicability; revenue.

(1) STATE RENTAL VEHICLE FEE. The treatment of section 77.995 (2) of the statutes first applies to rental or lease agreements entered into on October 1, 2005, or on the day after publication, whichever is earlier.

SECTION 9441. Effective dates; revenue.

(1) STATE RENTAL VEHICLE FEE. The treatment of section 77.995 (2) of the statutes takes effect on October 1, 2005, or on the day after publication, whichever is earlier.
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

DOA:......Percy, BB0275 - Increase motor vehicle registration fees
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL

AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Transportation
Drivers and motor vehicles
Under current law, a person pays a $55 annual fee to DOT to register his or her automobile. The fee for a motor truck or dual purpose motor home varies depending on the vehicle's weight: for a vehicle that weighs not more than 4,500 pounds, the annual fee is $48.50; for a vehicle that weighs not more than 6,000 pounds, the annual fee is $61.50; and for a vehicle that weighs not more than 8,000 pounds, the annual fee is $77.50. A person may pay up to $1,969.50 to register a heavier vehicle.
This bill increases the annual fee for registering an automobile from $55 to $65 and changes the annual fee for registering a motor truck or dual purpose motor home that weighs not more than 4,500 pounds from $48.50 to $65, for a vehicle that weighs not more than 6,000 pounds from $61.50 to $71, and for a vehicle that weighs not more than 8,000 pounds from $77.50 to $87.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 341.25 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

341.25 (1) (a) For each automobile, a fee of $55 $65, except that an automobile registered in this state prior to September 1, 1947, at a fee of less than $18 shall be registered at such lesser fee plus an additional fee of $2.

SECTION 2. 341.25 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

341.25 (2) (a) Not more than 4,500 $ 48.50 65.00

SECTION 3. 341.25 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

341.25 (2) (b) Not more than 6,000 61.50 71.00

SECTION 4. 341.25 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

341.25 (2) (c) Not more than 8,000 77.50 87.00

SECTION 9448. Effective dates; transportation.

(1) REGISTRATION FEES. The treatment of section 341.25 (1) (a) and (b) of the statutes takes effect on January 1, 2006.
(End)
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

DOA:......Percy, BB0276 - Increase title fees
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL

AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
TRANSPORTATION
Drivers and motor vehicles
Under current law, an owner of a vehicle pays a fee of $18.50 to DOT to obtain a new certificate of title for the vehicle or to obtain a certificate of title after the transfer of a vehicle. If an owner of a vehicle needs a replacement certificate of title, he or she pays a fee of $8 to DOT.
This bill increases the fee for a new certificate of title or a certificate of title after transfer from $18.50 to $28.50 and increases the fee for a replacement certificate of title from $8 to $20.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 342.14 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

342.14 (1) For filing an application for the first certificate of title, $18.50 $28.50, by the owner of the vehicle.

SECTION 2. 342.14 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

342.14 (3) For a certificate of title after a transfer, $18.50 $28.50, by the owner of the vehicle.

SECTION 3. 342.14 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

342.14 (5) For a replacement certificate of title, $8 $20, by the owner of the vehicle.

SECTION 9448. Effective dates; transportation.

(1) TITLE FEE INCREASES. The treatment of sections 342.14 (1), (3), and (5) of the statutes takes effect on the first day of the 4th month beginning after publication.
(End)
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

DOA:......Percy, BB0284 - Bonding authority for freight railroad preservation program
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL

AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
TRANSPORTATION
Rail and air transportation
Under current law, DOT may contract up to $32,500,000 in public debt for the acquisition and improvement of rail property. This bill increases this authorized general obligation bonding limit from $32,500,000 to $39,000,000.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.866 (2) (uw) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.866 (2) (uw) Transportation; rail acquisitions and improvements. From the capital improvement fund, a sum sufficient for the department of transportation to acquire railroad property under ss. 85.08 (2) (L) and 85.09; and to provide grants and loans for rail property acquisitions and improvements under s. 85.08 (4m) (c) and (d). The state may contract public debt in an amount not to exceed $32,500,000 $39,000,000 for these purposes.
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

DOA:......Percy, BB0285 - Bonding authority for Harbor Assistance Program
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL

AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
transportation
Other transportation
Under current law, DOT may contract up to $28,000,000 in public debt to provide grants for harbor improvements. This bill increases this authorized general obligation bonding limit from $28,000,000 to $39,400,000.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.866 (2) (uv) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.866 (2) (uv) Transportation, harbor improvements. From the capital improvement fund, a sum sufficient for the department of transportation to provide grants for harbor improvements. The state may contract public debt in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 $39,400,000 for this purpose.
(End)
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

DOA:......Statz, BB0289 - Crime laboratories and drug law enforcement surcharge
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL

AN ACT ...; relating to: crime laboratories and drug law enforcement surcharge.
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