AB861: Bill Text

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2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE

2009 Assembly BILL 861

March 16, 2010 - Introduced by Representatives Seidel, Barca, Berceau, Davis and Shilling, cosponsored by Senators Lassa, Hansen, Lehman, Miller and Taylor. Referred to Joint Committee on Finance.

AB861,1,2 An Act to amend 341.14 (6r) (b) 6. of the statutes; relating to: Celebrate Children special distinguishing registration plates.

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. Current law recognizes as an authorized special group persons interested in obtaining special plates with the words "Celebrate Children" on them to show support for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. To obtain these "Celebrate Children" special plates, a person must pay the regular registration fee for the vehicle, a $15 issuance fee whenever new plates are issued, and an annual fee of $20. The $20 annual fee is deposited in a fund established and maintained by a nonprofit corporation (corporation) created by the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board (Board). This annual fee may be used only for certain purposes, including funding programs and projects that the Board contracts with the corporation to administer.

This bill increases the annual fee for these "Celebrate Children" special plates from $20 to $25.

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:

AB861, s. 1 Section 1. 341.14 (6r) (b) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB861,2,15 341.14 (6r) (b) 6. An additional fee of $20 $25 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on an annual basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 53. An additional fee of $40 $50 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on a biennial basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 53. if the plate is issued or renewed during the first year of the biennial registration period or $20 $25 for the issuance or renewal if the plate is issued or renewed during the 2nd year of the biennial registration period. All moneys received under this subdivision in excess of the initial costs of data processing for the special group plate under par. (f) 53. or $35,000, whichever is less, shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.395 (1) (ih) and deposited in the fund maintained under s. 48.982 (2e) (a) 2. To the extent permitted under ch. 71, the fee under this subdivision is deductible as a charitable contribution for purposes of the taxes under ch. 71.

AB861, s. 2 Section 2. Initial applicability.

AB861,2,19 (1) This act first applies to applications for original or renewal vehicle registration received by the department of transportation on the effective date of this subsection.

AB861, s. 3 Section 3. Effective date.

AB861,3,2 (1) This act takes effect on the first day of the 3rd month beginning after publication.

AB861,3,3 (End)