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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
May 5, 2005 - Introduced by Representatives Owens, Vukmir, Ballweg, Hahn,
Jensen, Musser, Pettis, F. Lasee, Bies, Freese, Hundertmark, McCormick,
Albers, Hines, J. Fitzgerald, Nerison, Molepske and Lamb, cosponsored by
Senators Leibham, A. Lasee, Roessler and
Grothman. Referred to Committee
on Transportation.
AB405,1,3
1An Act to amend 341.14 (6r) (fm) 7.; and
to create 341.14 (6r) (f) 49d., 341.14
2(6r) (f) 49h. and 341.14 (6r) (f) 49s. of the statutes;
relating to: special
3distinguishing registration plates for groups that are military in nature.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law, any group or organization may apply to the Department of
Transportation for designation as an authorized special group. If the application is
approved, members of the authorized special group may obtain special
distinguishing registration plates for certain vehicles, including automobiles and
motor homes, that are owned or leased by special group members. A fee, in addition
to the regular registration fee for the particular kind of vehicle, is assessed for the
issuance or reissuance of most special plates.
Before October 2, 1998, authorized special groups whose members may obtain
special distinguishing registration plates were specifically enumerated in state law.
Current law provides that specific enumeration in state law of authorized special
groups is limited to those special groups enumerated before October 2, 1998.
This bill creates exceptions to the general prohibition against specifically
enumerating in state law special groups whose members may apply for special group
registration plates. The bill establishes authorized special groups that are military
in nature for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom,
and Operation Noble Eagle. In addition to the regular vehicle registration fee,
special group members are required to pay a $15 fee for issuance or reissuance of the
special plates.
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:
AB405, s. 1
1Section
1. 341.14 (6r) (f) 49d. of the statutes is created to read:
AB405,2,22
341.14
(6r) (f) 49d. Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans.
AB405, s. 2
3Section
2. 341.14 (6r) (f) 49h. of the statutes is created to read:
AB405,2,44
341.14
(6r) (f) 49h. Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.
AB405, s. 3
5Section
3. 341.14 (6r) (f) 49s. of the statutes is created to read:
AB405,2,66
341.14
(6r) (f) 49s. Operation Noble Eagle veterans.
AB405, s. 4
7Section
4. 341.14 (6r) (fm) 7. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB405,2,148
341.14
(6r) (fm) 7.
Except for the authorized special group enumerated under
9par. (f) 55., after After October 1, 1998, additional authorized special groups may
10only be special groups designated by the department under this paragraph. The
11authorized special groups enumerated in par. (f) shall be limited solely to those
12special groups specified under par. (f) on October 1, 1998
, except for the authorized
13special group enumerated under par. (f) 55. This subdivision does not apply to the
14special
group groups specified under par. (f)
54. 49d., 49h., 49s., 54., and 55.
AB405,2,1716
(1)
This act takes effect on the first day of the 4th month beginning after
17publication.
