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1999 - 2000 LEGISLATURE
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1,
TO ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1,
TO 1999 ASSEMBLY BILL 35
March 3, 1999 - Offered by Representatives Steinbrink, Kreuser and Porter.
AB35-ASA1-AA1,1,96
340.01
(58m) "Snowplow" means a vehicle that is operated by a person
7employed by or on behalf of an authority in charge of the maintenance of a highway
8to perform highway winter maintenance snow and ice removal, including plowing,
9salting and sanding, during either a storm or cleanup following a storm.
AB35-ASA1-AA1,1,1211
345.05
(1) (bm) "Motor vehicle" does not include a vehicle that is exempt from
12registration under s. 341.05
or a snowplow.
AB35-ASA1-AA1,2,52
345.05
(6) The exemption granted to the operator of a snowplow by this section
3does not relieve that operator from the duty to drive or ride with due regard under
4the circumstances for the safety of all persons nor does it protect such operator from
5the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others.".
AB35-ASA1-AA1,2,1412
893.80
(6m) A municipality, as defined in s. 345.05 (1) (c), its officers, officials,
13agents or employes shall not be liable for any claim for damages to person or property
14arising out of the operation of a snowplow, as defined in s. 340.01 (58m).
AB35-ASA1-AA1,2,18
16(1) Local governmental liability for snowplow operation. The treatment of
17sections 345.05 (1) (bm) and (6) and 346.915 of the statutes first applies to snowplows
18operated on the effective date of this subsection.".