Amendment SSA1-SB21

SB21-SSA1,1317,5 321.40 (5) (c) No guard member may receive a tuition grant under sub. (3) for any semester in which he or she received a payment under s. 45.20 (2) or 45.205 (2).

SB21-SSA1,4317 Section 4317 . 321.60 (1) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1317,12 321.60 (1) (a) 4. A license, certificate of approval, provisional license, conditional license, certification, certification card, registration, permit, training permit, or approval specified in s. 49.45 (2) (a) 11., 51.42 (7) (b) 11., 51.421 (3) (a), 252.23 (2), 252.24 (2), 254.176, 254.178 (2) (a), 254.20 (2), (3), or (4), 254.64 (1) (a) or (b), 254.71 (2), 255.08 (2) (a), 256.15 (5) (a) or (b), (6g) (a), (7), or (8) (a) or (f), or 343.305 (6) (a) or a permit for the operation of a campground specified in s. 254.47 (1).

SB21-SSA1,4318 Section 4318 . 321.60 (1) (a) 4. of the statutes, as affected by 2015 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1317,21 321.60 (1) (a) 4. A license, certificate of approval, provisional license, conditional license, certification, certification card, registration, permit, training permit, or approval specified in s. 49.45 (2) (a) 11., 51.42 (7) (b) 11., 51.421 (3) (a), 97.33 (2), 97.605 (1) (a) or (b), 254.176, 254.178 (2) (a), 254.20 (2), (3), or (4), 254.64 (1) (a) or (b), 254.71 (2), 256.15 (5) (a) or (b), (6g) (a), (7), or (8) (a) or (f), or 343.305 (6) (a) or a permit license for the operation of a campground specified in s. 254.47 (1) 97.67 (1).

SB21-SSA1,4319 Section 4319. 321.60 (1) (a) 6m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1317,24 321.60 (1) (a) 6m. A license, certification, or permit issued under s. 89.06 or 89.072.

SB21-SSA1,4323 Section 4323. 321.62 (1) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1318,4 321.62 (1) (bm) "Public agency" means a county, city, village, town, public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district, lake sanitary district, or school district or an agency of this state or of a county, city, village, town, public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district, lake sanitary district, or school district.

SB21-SSA1,4324 Section 4324. 321.62 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1318,11 321.62 (9) Statutes of limitations. The period of state active duty may not be included in computing any period for the bringing of any action or proceeding in any court or before any public agency, as defined in s. 36.54 (2) (a) 2., by or against a person in state active duty or by or against his or her heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, whether the cause of action or proceeding or the right to bring the action or proceeding accrued before or during the period of state active duty.

SB21-SSA1,4325 Section 4325. 321.62 (22) (d) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1318,17 321.62 (22) (d) 1. (intro.) Any action or proceeding in any court or before any public agency, as defined in s. 36.54 (2) (a) 2., based on the alleged professional negligence or other professional liability of a service member whose professional liability insurance coverage has been suspended under par. (a) shall be stayed until the end of the period of suspension if all of the following apply:

SB21-SSA1,4326 Section 4326. 321.64 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1318,24 321.64 (1) (c) If a dispute arises regarding a classified employee of the state relating to the provisions of par. (a), the complaint shall be filed with the director administrator of the office division of state employment relations personnel management. A decision of the director administrator of the office division of state employment relations personnel management in the department of administration may be reviewed under ch. 227.

SB21-SSA1,4328 Section 4328. 340.01 (23g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1319,6 340.01 (23g) (a) Means a motor vehicle which is not painted in accordance with s. 347.44 (1) and which is used for the purpose of transporting disabled persons individuals with disabilities as defined in s. 85.21 (2) (cm) 85.22 (2) (bm) or elderly persons seniors as defined in s. 85.22 (2) (b) (d) in connection with any transportation assistance program for elderly seniors or disabled persons individuals with disabilities.

SB21-SSA1,4329 Section 4329. 340.01 (56) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1319,13 340.01 (56) (am) Means a motor vehicle which is painted in accordance with s. 347.44 (1) and is used for the purpose of transporting disabled persons individuals with disabilities as defined in s. 85.21 (2) (cm) 85.22 (2) (bm) or elderly persons seniors as defined in s. 85.22 (2) (b) (d) in connection with any transportation assistance program for elderly seniors or disabled persons individuals with disabilities.

SB21-SSA1,4329m Section 4329m. 341.05 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1319,20 341.05 (7) The vehicle is a farm tractor used exclusively in agricultural operations, including threshing, or used exclusively to provide power to drive other machinery, or to transport from job to job machinery driven by a farm tractor; used for special occasions such as display and parade purposes or for participation in tractor or antique vehicle clubs, including traveling to and from such events; or used for occasional personal use, but not for regular daily transportation.

SB21-SSA1,4334m Section 4334m. 343.15 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1320,3 343.15 (1) (a) Except as provided in sub. (4), the application of any person under 18 years of age for a license shall be signed and verified by either of the applicant's parents, or a stepparent of the applicant or other adult sponsor, as defined by the department by rule. The application shall be signed and verified before a traffic officer, a duly authorized agent of the department or a person duly authorized to administer oaths. A signature and verification under this paragraph may be provided electronically in a format designated by the department.

SB21-SSA1,4334r Section 4334r. 343.16 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1321,3 343.16 (2) (b) Specific requirements. The standards developed by the department under par. (c) shall provide that the examination for persons making their first application for an operator's license shall include, subject to sub. (3) (am), a test of the applicant's eyesight, ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning and directing traffic, knowledge of the traffic laws, including ss. 346.072 and 346.26, understanding of fuel-efficient driving habits and the relative costs and availability of other modes of transportation, knowledge of the need for anatomical gifts and the ability to make an anatomical gift through the use of a donor card issued under s. 343.175 (2), and an actual demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle. The test of knowledge of the traffic laws shall include questions on the provisions of ss. 343.30 (1q), 343.303 to 343.31 and 346.63 to 346.655, relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and the consumption of alcohol beverages. The test of knowledge may also include questions on the social, medical and economic effects of alcohol and other drug abuse. The examination of applicants for authorization to operate `Class M' vehicles shall test an applicant's knowledge of Type 1 motorcycle safety, including proper eye protection to be worn during hours of darkness. The department may require persons changing their residence to this state from another jurisdiction and persons applying for a reinstated license after termination of a revocation period to take all or parts of the examination required of persons making their first application for an operator's license. Any applicant who is required to give an actual demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle shall furnish a representative vehicle in safe operating condition for use in testing ability.

SB21-SSA1,4334t Section 4334t. 343.16 (2) (f) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1321,14 343.16 (2) (f) 3. Notwithstanding pars. (a) to (c) and sub. (1) (a), with respect to equivalent classes of vehicles under s. 343.04 (1), the department shall treat an application for a commercial driver license submitted with a military commercial driver license and other related documentation the same as an application for that license submitted by a person holding a commercial driver license from another jurisdiction, except that the department shall waive the initial issuance or upgrading fees under s. 343.21 (1) (d) and (n) for the commercial driver license and any applicable endorsement, and shall require the applicant to take and pass the applicable knowledge tests, unless the applicant is exempt from, or eligible for a waiver of, these knowledge tests under 49 CFR 383.

SB21-SSA1,4334u Section 4334u. 343.16 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1322,6 343.16 (3) (a) Except as provided in s. 343.165 (4) (d), the department shall examine every applicant for the renewal of an operator's license once every 8 years. The department may institute a method of selecting the date of renewal so that such examination shall be required for each applicant for renewal of a license to gain a uniform rate of examinations. The Subject to par. (am), the examination shall consist of a test of eyesight. The department shall make provisions for giving such examinations at examining stations in each county to all applicants for an operator's license. The person to be examined shall appear at the examining station nearest the person's place of residence or at such time and place as the department designates in answer to an applicant's request. In lieu of examination, the applicant may present or mail to the department a report of examination of the applicant's eyesight by an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician licensed to practice medicine. The report shall be based on an examination made not more than 3 months prior to the date it is submitted. The report shall be on a form furnished and in the form required by the department. The department shall decide whether, in each case, the eyesight reported is sufficient to meet the current eyesight standards.

SB21-SSA1,4335d Section 4335d. 343.16 (3) (am) of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1322,13 343.16 (3) (am) 1. If an applicant for a probationary license authorizing operation of only "Class D" vehicles satisfies eligibility criteria established by the department under subd. 3., the applicant may apply for the license, and the department may issue the license, by any electronic means offered by the department. A license may be issued under this subdivision without a test of eyesight and without a photograph being taken.

SB21-SSA1,1322,19 2. If an applicant for the renewal of a license authorizing operation of only "Class D" vehicles is currently a probationary license holder and satisfies eligibility criteria established by the department under subd. 3., the applicant may apply for the license, and the department may renew the license, by any electronic means offered by the department. A license may be renewed under this subdivision without a test of eyesight and without a photograph being taken.

SB21-SSA1,1322,21 3. The department shall establish criteria for eligibility for license issuance and renewal by electronic means under this paragraph.

SB21-SSA1,4337 Section 4337. 343.20 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1323,10 343.20 (1) (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, probationary licenses issued under s. 343.085 and original licenses other than instruction permits shall expire 2 years from the date of the applicant's next birthday. Licenses issued after cancellation shall expire on the expiration date for the prior license at the time of cancellation. Subject to s. 343.125 (3), all other licenses and license endorsements shall expire 8 years after the date of issuance. The department may institute any system of initial license issuance which it deems advisable for the purpose of gaining a uniform rate of renewals. In order to put such a system into operation, the department may issue licenses which are valid for any period less than the ordinary effective period of such license. If the department issues a license that is valid for less than the ordinary effective period as authorized by this paragraph, the fees due under s. 343.21 (1) (b) and (d) shall be prorated accordingly.

SB21-SSA1,4338 Section 4338. 343.20 (1) (e) of the statutes is repealed.

SB21-SSA1,4339 Section 4339. 343.20 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1323,24 343.20 (1m) Notwithstanding sub. (1) (a) and (e), and except as provided in s. 343.165 (4) (c) and as otherwise provided in this subsection, a license that is issued to a person who is not a United States citizen or permanent resident and who provides documentary proof of legal status as provided under s. 343.14 (2) (es) 2., 4., 5., 6., or 7. shall expire on the date that the person's legal presence in the United States is no longer authorized or on the expiration date determined under sub. (1), whichever date is earlier. If the documentary proof as provided under s. 343.14 (2) (es) does not state the date that the person's legal presence in the United States is no longer authorized, sub. (1) shall apply except that, if the license was issued or renewed based upon the person's presenting of any documentary proof specified in s. 343.14 (2) (es) 4. to 7., the license shall, subject to s. 343.165 (4) (c), expire one year after the date of issuance or renewal.

SB21-SSA1,4340 Section 4340. 343.21 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1324,3 343.21 (1) (a) For the initial issuance or renewal of a license authorizing only the operation of "Class D" motor vehicles, $18 other than a probationary license under s. 343.085, $24.

SB21-SSA1,4341 Section 4341. 343.21 (1) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1324,5 343.21 (1) (ag) For the issuance of a probationary license under s. 343.085, $18.

SB21-SSA1,4342 Section 4342. 343.21 (1) (am) of the statutes is repealed.

SB21-SSA1,4343 Section 4343. 343.21 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1324,15 343.21 (1) (d) For Except as provided in s. 343.16 (2) (f) 3., for the initial issuance or renewal of authorization to operate "Class A", "Class B" or "Class C" motor vehicles, or upgrading an existing regular license which only authorizes the operation of "Class D" motor vehicles, $64. This fee includes issuance of any "H", "N", "P", or "T" endorsements or "Class D" authorization applied for at the same time for which the applicant is qualified. An Except as provided in s. 343.16 (2) (f) 3., an additional fee of $5 is required for the issuance or renewal of any "S" endorsement applied for or renewed at the same time for which the applicant is qualified.

SB21-SSA1,4344 Section 4344. 343.21 (1) (n) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1324,19 343.21 (1) (n) In Except as provided in s. 343.16 (2) (f) 3., in addition to any other fee under this subsection, for the issuance, renewal, upgrading, or reinstatement of any license, endorsement, or instruction permit, a license issuance fee of $10.

SB21-SSA1,4345 Section 4345. 343.21 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1324,24 343.21 (1m) In addition to the fee specified in sub. (1) (am) (a), (b), or (d), an applicant whose application for renewal of a license or authorization under sub. (1) (am) (a), (b), or (d) is filed after the date of expiration of the license or authorization shall pay to the department a late fee of $5.

SB21-SSA1,4345m Section 4345m. 343.30 (1z) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1325,7 343.30 (1z) If a court imposes a driver improvement surcharge under s. 346.655 or a safe ride program surcharge under s. 346.657 and the person fails to pay the surcharge all surcharges imposed under s. 346.655 or 346.657 within 60 days after the date by which the court ordered the surcharge to be paid payment, the court may suspend the person's operating privilege until the person pays the surcharge all surcharges imposed under s. 346.655 or 346.657, except that the suspension period may not exceed 2 years.

SB21-SSA1,4346 Section 4346. 343.50 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1325,12 343.50 (5) (b) Except as provided in par. pars. (c) and (d) and s. 343.165 (4) (c), an original or reinstated card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 8 years from the applicant's next birthday after the date of issuance, and a renewed card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 8 years from the card's last expiration date.

SB21-SSA1,4347 Section 4347. 343.50 (5) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1325,18 343.50 (5) (d) Except as provided in par. (c), an identification card that is issued to a person who is 65 years of age or older at the time of issuance may be non-expiring. A non-expiring card under this paragraph shall, in addition to any other required legend or design, be of the design specified under s. 343.17 (3) (a) 14. and include a marking similar or identical to the marking described in s. 343.03 (3r).

SB21-SSA1,4348 Section 4348. 346.45 (1) (g) of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1325,22 346.45 (1) (g) Every cargo tank motor vehicle, whether loaded or empty, transporting a commodity under exemption in accordance with 49 CFR part 107, subpart B.

SB21-SSA1,4349 Section 4349. 346.65 (2m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1325,25 346.65 (2m) (b) The court shall consider a report submitted under s. 85.53 51.49 (2) (d) when imposing a sentence under sub. (2), (2q), or (3m).

SB21-SSA1,4349m Section 4349m. 346.657 of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1326,7 346.657 Safe ride program surcharge. (1) If a court imposes a fine or a forfeiture for a violation of s. 346.63 (1) or (5), or a local ordinance in conformity therewith, or s. 346.63 (2) or (6) or 940.25, or s. 940.09 where the offense involved the use of a vehicle, it shall impose a safe ride program surcharge under ch. 814 in an amount of $50 in addition to the fine or forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and other surcharges imposed under ch. 814.

SB21-SSA1,1326,11 (2) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), the clerk of court shall collect and transmit the amount under sub. (1) to the county treasurer as provided in s. 59.40 (2) (m). The county treasurer shall then make payment to the secretary of administration as provided in s. 59.25 (3) (f) 2.

SB21-SSA1,1326,15 (b) If the forfeiture is imposed by a municipal court, the court shall transmit the amount under sub. (1) to the treasurer of the county, city, town, or village, and that treasurer shall make payment to the secretary of administration as provided in s. 66.0114 (1) (bm).

SB21-SSA1,1326,17 (3) Any person who fails to pay a driver improvement surcharge imposed under sub. (1) is subject to s. 343.30 (1z).

SB21-SSA1,4350b Section 4350b. 348.01 (2) (bd) of the statutes is created to read:

SB21-SSA1,1326,21 348.01 (2) (bd) "I 41 corridor" means that portion of I 41 from I 94 at the zoo interchange, as defined in s. 84.014 (5m) (ag) 2., through the interchange with I 43 in the village of Howard.

SB21-SSA1,4350c Section 4350c. 348.15 (3) (bg) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1327,8 348.15 (3) (bg) In the case of a vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting exclusively milk from the point of production to the primary market and the return of dairy supplies and dairy products from such primary market to the farm, the gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any one axle may not exceed 21,000 pounds or, for 2 axles 8 or less feet apart, 37,000 pounds or, for groups of 3 or more consecutive axles more than 9 feet apart, a weight of 2,000 pounds more than is shown in par. (c), but not to exceed 80,000 pounds. This paragraph does not apply to the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of USH 51 between Wausau and STH 78 and that portion of STH 78 I 39 between USH 51 and the I 90/94 interchange near Portage upon their federal designation as I 39.

SB21-SSA1,4350d Section 4350d. 348.15 (3) (br) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1327,20 348.15 (3) (br) In the case of a vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting exclusively peeled or unpeeled forest products cut crosswise or in the case of a vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting exclusively scrap metal, the gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any one axle may not exceed 21,500 pounds or, for 2 axles 8 or less feet apart, 37,000 pounds or, for groups of 3 or more consecutive axles more than 9 feet apart, a weight of 4,000 pounds more than is shown in par. (c), but not to exceed 80,000 pounds. This paragraph does not apply to the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of USH 51 between Wausau and STH 78 and that portion of STH 78 I 39 between USH 51 and the I 90/94 interchange near Portage upon their federal designation as I 39.

SB21-SSA1,4350e Section 4350e. 348.15 (3) (bv) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1328,9 348.15 (3) (bv) In the case of a vehicle or combination of vehicles used primarily for the transportation of septage, as defined in s. 281.49 (1) (m), the gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any one axle may not exceed 21,500 pounds or, for 2 axles 8 or less feet apart, 37,000 pounds or, for groups of 3 or more consecutive axles more than 9 feet apart, a weight of 4,000 pounds more than is shown in par. (c) or, for groups of 4 or more consecutive axles more than 10 feet apart, a weight of 6,000 pounds more than is shown in par. (c) or, for groups of 5 or more consecutive axles more than 14 feet apart, a weight of 7,000 pounds more than is shown in par. (c), but not to exceed 80,000 pounds. This paragraph does not apply to the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of USH 51 between Wausau and STH 78 and that portion of STH 78 I 39 between USH 51 and the I 90/94 interchange near Portage upon their federal designation as I 39.

SB21-SSA1,4350f Section 4350f. 348.15 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1328,20 348.15 (3) (e) Notwithstanding pars. (a), (b) and (c), in the case of a vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting exclusively livestock, the gross weight imposed on the highway by the wheels of any one axle or axle group may exceed the applicable weight limitation specified in pars. (a), (b) and (c) by 15% if the gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles does not exceed the maximum gross weight specified for that vehicle or combination of vehicles under par. (c). This paragraph does not apply to the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of USH 51 between Wausau and STH 78 and that portion of STH 78 I 39 between USH 51 and the I 90/94 interchange near Portage upon their federal designation as I 39.

SB21-SSA1,4350g Section 4350g. 348.15 (9) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 2015 Wisconsin Act 15, is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1329,4 348.15 (9) (d) The increased weight allowance for implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles under sub. (3) (b) and (g) does not apply on any highway that is a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor. The increased weight allowance for 2-vehicle combinations transporting implements of husbandry or agricultural commercial motor vehicles under sub. (3) (b) and (g) does not apply on any highway that is a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways.

SB21-SSA1,4350h Section 4350h. 348.15 (9) (e) 3. of the statutes, as affected by 2015 Wisconsin Act 15, is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1329,12 348.15 (9) (e) 3. Subdivisions 1., 2., and 4. do not apply on any highway that is a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways or that is posted with a weight limitation as provided in s. 348.17 (1). Subdivisions 1. and 2. do not apply on any highway that is a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor. Subdivision 4. does not apply on any highway that is a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways.

SB21-SSA1,4350i Section 4350i. 348.17 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1330,3 348.17 (3) During an energy emergency, after consultation with the department of administration, the department may waive the divisible load limitation of s. 348.25 (4) and authorize for a period not to exceed 30 days the operation of overweight vehicles having a registered gross weight of 50,000 pounds or more and carrying energy resources or fuel or milk commodities designated by the governor or a designee, regardless of the highways involved, to conserve energy. Such authorization may only allow weights not more than 10% greater than the gross axle and axle combination weight limitations, and not more than 15% greater than the gross vehicle weight limitations under ss. 348.15 and 348.16. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit the department to waive the requirements of ss. 348.05 to 348.07. This subsection does not apply to vehicles on highways designated as parts of the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of USH 51 between Wausau and STH 78 and that portion of STH 78 I 39 between USH 51 and the I 90/94 interchange near Portage upon their federal designation as I 39.

SB21-SSA1,4350j Section 4350j. 348.17 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1330,7 348.17 (5) (b) This subsection does not apply to the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of I 39 between USH 51 and I 90/94.

SB21-SSA1,4350k Section 4350k. 348.17 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1330,10 348.17 (6) (b) This subsection does not apply to the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor.

SB21-SSA1,4350L Section 4350L. 348.175 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1331,8 348.175 Seasonal operation of vehicles hauling peeled or unpeeled forest products cut crosswise or abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance. The transportation of peeled or unpeeled forest products cut crosswise or of abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance in excess of gross weight limitations under s. 348.15 shall be permitted during the winter months when the highways are so frozen that no damage may result thereto by reason of such transportation. If at any time any person is so transporting such products or abrasives or salt upon a class "A" highway in such frozen condition then that person may likewise use a class "B" highway without other limitation, except that chains and other traction devices are prohibited on class "A" highways but such chains and devices may be used in cases of necessity. On the first day that conditions warrant their determination of such frozen condition and freedom of damage to such highways by transportation, the officers or agencies in charge of maintenance of highways shall declare particular highways, or highways within areas of the state, as eligible for increased weight limitations, and each declaration shall be effective as of 12:01 a.m. on the 2nd day following the declaration. Such declaration shall include the maximum weight on each axle, combination of axles and the gross weight allowed. Any person transporting any such product over any highway of this state under this section is liable to the maintaining authority for any damage caused to such highway. This section does not apply to the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of I 39 between USH 51 and I 90/94.

SB21-SSA1,4350m Section 4350m. 348.19 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB21-SSA1,1331,18 348.19 (2) (b) If upon weighing a vehicle transporting livestock a traffic officer determines that the gross weight of the vehicle exceeds the limitations imposed by s. 348.15, 348.16 or 348.17 (3) or a limitation posted as provided in s. 348.17 (1), and if the point of apprehension is 15 miles or less from the destination of the vehicle, the traffic officer shall permit the operator of the vehicle to proceed to such destination without requiring the vehicle to be reloaded or unloaded as provided in par. (a). This paragraph does not apply to vehicles transporting livestock on the national system of interstate and defense highways, except for the I 41 corridor and that portion of I 39 between USH 51 and I 90/94.

SB21-SSA1,4350n Section 4350n. 348.19 (4) of the statutes is amended to read: