Wisconsin Legislature: Transportation, Department of

Electronic payment mechanisms for fees and deposits paid to DOT permitted; convenience fee authorized [Sec. 296, 307, 670, 671, 1933, 2851, 2993] - AB75

Emission inspection and maintenance program revision re who is allowed to perform; temporary vehicle emission inspection exemptions permitted - AB719

Emission inspection and maintenance program revision re who is allowed to perform; temporary vehicle emission inspection exemptions permitted - SB505

Employer notification program administered by DOT: employer may register employees with motor vehicle operating responsibilities but do not operate commercial motor vehicles - AB32

Employer notification program administered by DOT: employer may register employees with motor vehicle operating responsibilities but do not operate commercial motor vehicles - SB53

Empty weight displayed on side of motor truck, truck tractor, motor bus, trailer, or semitrailer: requirement eliminated (remedial legislation) - SB485

Endangered resources registration plate: second design allowed, fees and criteria set; plate issued only if purchased from Minnesota (which employs flat-plate technology) [Sec. 266, 668, 674, 2811, 2815, 2818, 2820, 2821, 2824, 9450 (4); Enrolled AB-75: Corr.Dept to provide if using flat-plate technology] - AB75

Extended-range electric vehicles sales and use tax exemption; property tax exemption for charging station for electric vehicles; property, sales, and use tax exemptions for machinery and certain property used in qualified research in manufacturing, silviculture, or biotechnology; vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program sunsetted; extended-range electric vehicle grant program created; super research and development income and franchise tax credit modified; JSCTE appendix report - AB712

Farmland preservation district exemption specified re conditional use permits for transportation facilities used in vehicle emission program [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1918gq, 1947] - AB75

Federal security verification mandate fee renamed ``license issuance fee" for operator's licenses and ``card issuance fee" for ID cards [Sec. 2922, 2960] - AB75

Former military vehicle may be registered as special interest vehicle, definition provision - AB589

Former military vehicle may be registered as special interest vehicle, definition provision [S.Amdt.5: ``former military vehicle" definition modified] - SB392

Historic military vehicle registration: provisions re former military vehicles created; DOT, fees, and definition provisions - AB592

Historic military vehicle registration: provisions re former military vehicles created; DOT, fees, and definition provisions - SB404

Historical registration plates on special interest vehicles allowed under certain conditions; contributions from interested persons to cover DOT's implementation costs required - AB735

ID card for medical surrender of cancelled driver's license: no fee to be charged; DOT may order surrender of revoked license [Sec. 2950-2952, 2957-2959, 2961, 9350 (2), 9450 (2)] - AB75

Limited purpose driver's license: DOT to issue to applicants without proof of legal residence, conditions set [A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Senate] - AB75

Living will and health care power of attorney: DOT to provide space on operator's license for identity of individual with custody of or designated as agent of; certain forms provided on DOT Web site; emergency rule provision - AB76

Low-speed vehicle operation on certain highways permitted, ordinance and penalty provisions; neighborhood electric vehicle redefined as a low-speed vehicle - AB718

Motor vehicle liability insurance coverage made mandatory; exceptions and enforcement provisions [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 675m, 2446m, 2740y, 2963t, 2964e, 2967r, 3203m, 3233c-r, 3239m, 3240m, 9150 (11v), 9450 (15v)] - AB75

Motor vehicle operating privileges: seizure of license by court or law enforcement modified; nonresident, reinstatement, and DOT provisions - AB178

Motor vehicle operating privileges: seizure of license by court or law enforcement modified; nonresident, reinstatement, and DOT provisions - SB134

Motor vehicle salvage pool: purchase of junk vehicles and buyer identification card revisions; DOT duties and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB668

Neighborhood electric vehicle: municipality may permit crossing an intersection with an STH, under 40 MPH speed limit, without DOT consent [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, neighborhood electric vehicle redefined as a low-speed vehicle, operation on certain highways with speed limit of 35 mph or less permitted, forfeiture and demerit points provisions] - SB321

OAR, OWS, and OWL provisions of 2005 WisAct 412 repealed, new penalties created; court-ordered revocation made permissive and DOT administrative revocation requirement eliminated for fourth offense, great bodily harm or death provision; penalties for driving around or through a railroad crossing gate or barrier or failure to stop for a traffic officer or railroad employee at a crossing revised; JRCCP report - AB181

Operating privilege revocation for fourth offense OAR, OWS, or OWD: court-ordered revocation made permissive and DOT administrative revocation requirement eliminated - AB177

Operating privilege revocation for fourth offense OAR, OWS, or OWD: court-ordered revocation made permissive and DOT administrative revocation requirement eliminated - SB133

Operator's license examining stations: statutory requirement to provide eyesight exams at stations in each county repealed; DMV service centers provision [Sec. 2919, 2920, 9450 (7); original bill only] - AB75

Operator's licensing tests: DOT contract with third-party testers (law enforcement agencies) [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2216e, 2916b, 2917g, r, 2918m, 2962g, r] - AB75

OWI first offense penalties for certain BAC revised re fees, surcharges, and AODA program compliance; DOT to keep record permanently - AB218

OWI first offense penalties for certain BAC revised re fees, surcharges, and AODA program compliance; DOT to keep record permanently - AB283

OWI monetary and imprisonment penalties changed; counting number of convictions by the court revised; county can ask DOT not to reinstate operating privileges until person has reimbursed county for jail costs - AB156

OWI penalty revisions re occupational license, ignition interlock device, driver safety plan, certain DOT statistics, monetary and imprisonment penalties; DOT to publish OWI conviction notices in official newspaper where the conviction occurred or where the person resides - AB151

OWI violation: DOT required to purge record of conviction, suspension, or revocation after 10 years unless a person has a CDL or was operating a commercial motor vehicle at time of offense - AB50

OWI violation: first offense changed to misdemeanor, LESB to establish rules for a sobriety checkpoint program, counties required to seek reimbursement from persons confined in jail, wine and liquor tax deposited into the intoxicated and drugged driver fund, definition of prohibited BAC, court may not release person after conviction but before sentencing, reinstatement of driving privileges and surcharges and fees for first offense, DOT to keep permanent record of first offense; JRCCP report - AB547

Period of revocation of operating privileges for certain OWI-related offenses revised; person with revoked privileges required to contact DOT when released from jail or prison - AB283

Period of revocation of operating privileges for certain OWI-related offenses revised; person with revoked privileges required to contact DOT when released from jail or prison - SB102

Photo enforcement of speed and traffic control signal violations authorized [Sec. 2971-2973, 2989, 2990; original bill only] - AB75

Photographs on motor vehicle operators license and ID cards: DOT to make available to DOJ in digital format; DOJ to provide electronic access to certain law enforcement agencies - AB230

Podiatrists: civil liability immunity for providing aid at certain athletic events, privileged communication with patients, certify to DOT that applicant is fit to teach driving, may diagnose illness or injury for DVA purposes, may submit statement for specialized hunting permit, added to list of enumerated providers of sickness care, insurers to give equal weight to certifications of disability by, added to list of free choice providers for persons eligible for MA; Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board renamed Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board - AB273

Portable scales used for enforcement of vehicle weight limitations: testing requirement modified - AB455

Proof of financial responsibility re motor vehicle accident: policy or bond issued by insurer not authorized to do business in this state does not have to execute a power of attorney authorizing DOT to accept service of process (remedial legislation) - SB488

Proof of financial responsibility requirement re motor vehicle accident: liability release executed by a parent or guardian ad litem on behalf of a minor is acceptable (remedial legislation) - SB486

Proof of financial responsibility: requirement that nonresident provide in order to reinstate suspended operating privilege or vehicle registration eliminated (remedial legislation) - SB489

Rebasing registration plates: DOT to determine intervals for redesign and reissuance [Sec. 2796-2798] - AB75

Registration plate requirements eliminated re display of registration period, use of insert tags or decals, and indication of vehicle gross weight [Sec. 2786-2791, 2793-2795, 2834, 2842, 2844, 2884-2892, 2895, 3268, 9350 (7), 9450 (13); original bill only] - AB75

Release of vehicle liens: DOT duties and fee revisions; creditors required to file electronically [Sec. 669, 1927, 2852, 2900, 2906-2913, 9450 (11)] - AB75

Road tests for ``Class D" vehicle operators: DOT may contract with third party testers - SB58

Road tests for ``Class D" vehicle operators: DOT may contract with third party testers; private driver training schools and other private institution provisions - AB216

School bus inspections: DOT to specify fee by rule; funds to be used to administer program [Sec. 301, 2215, 9150 (2), 9450 (5); original bill only] - AB75

Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain DOT records - AB456

Single registration plate: DOT required to issue; requirement that vehicle owner display two license plates eliminated [Sec. 683-685, 2074, 2302, 2452, 2779-2785, 2792, 2799-2809, 2812, 2825, 2827-2833, 2835-2841, 2843, 2845-2850, 2853-2874, 2875-2883, 2893, 2894, 2897, 2902-2904, 2914, 2915, 2962, 2966, 2967, 2974-2983, 2985-2988, 2994, 9350 (6), 9450 (8); original bill only] - AB75

Special distinguishing motorcycle registration plate for veterans: DOT to provide decals or tags similar to special automobile license plates that are military in nature - AB49

Special distinguishing registration plates created for persons supporting motorcycle safety; fees, Harley-Davidson logo and licensing rights, and DOT provisions - AB666

Special distinguishing registration plates created for persons supporting motorcycle safety; fees, Harley-Davidson logo and licensing rights, and DOT provisions - SB456

Special distinguishing registration plates created for professional baseball team using facilities in a Professional Baseball Park District; funds used to retire Park District debt [Sec. 298, 304, 630, 675, 1857, 2810, 2816, 2817, 2819, 2822, 2823, 2826, 9150 (3); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 1857d, 9443 (14x)] - AB75

Special distinguishing registration plates created re Lions Clubs of Wisconsin, fees and agreement provisions - AB465

Special distinguishing registration plates created re Lions Clubs of Wisconsin; fees, logo, and agreement provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, agreement to use logo changed to approval or license] - SB307

Special distinguishing registration plates created to express support for Marquette University, fee and implementation costs provisions - AB579

Special distinguishing registration plates created to express support for Marquette University, fee and implementation costs provisions - SB387

Special distinguishing registration plates expressing enthusiasm for hunting and fishing for sport and recreation; DOT and fee provisions - SB61

Special distinguishing registration plates re groups associated with the armed forces: DOT to provide decal reading ``woman veteran" if the applicant identifies herself as a woman veteran - AB851

Special distinguishing registration plates re groups associated with the armed forces: DOT to provide decal reading ``woman veteran" if the applicant identifies herself as a woman veteran [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, decal changed to registration plate, Veterans Trust Fund provision] - SB627

Special distinguishing registration plates re national guard: decals re the 32nd ``Red Arrow" Brigade or Division; fee, appropriation, and Veterans Trust Fund provisions - AB48

Special distinguishing registration plates re national guard: decals re 32nd Infantry Brigade, 57th Field Artillery Brigade, Joint Forces Headquarters, 115th Fighter Wing, or 128th Air Refueling Wing; appropriation provision [S.Amdt.1: specific unit replaced with unit identified by DMA by rule, fee added] - SB17

State patrol funding revised; DOT contracting re equipment in vehicles prohibited; consultation with DNR on shared use of City of Tomah facility required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2216b, 9150 (11u)] - AB75

Traffic accident investigation or reconstruction: state traffic patrol may charge fee [Sec. 303, 2216; original bill only] - AB75

Trailer or semitrailer of certain weight and designed to be towed by a motor vehicle other than a truck tractor: new registration category created, fee provision - AB962

Utility terrain vehicle (UTV): pilot program established; definition, DNR, DOT, and ATV provisions - SB448

Vehicle environmental impact fee: sunset eliminated [Sec. 2899] - AB75

Vehicle fleet registration: optional three-year period permitted; fee and data processing cost provisions [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 669d, 1927d, 2874t, 9150 (9u), 9450 (14v)] - AB75

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit may operate solely in Wisconsin; DOT appendix report re vehicle weight limits - AB761

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit may operate solely in Wisconsin; DOT appendix report re vehicle weight limits - SB531

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying agricultural crops: dates extended re exceeding weight limit exception - AB623

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying agricultural crops: dates extended re exceeding weight limit exception - SB428

Vehicles transporting raw forest products: exception to special weight limits re certain permit; DOT appendix report [A.Amdt.1: suspension of permit provision added; A.Amdt.2: limited to STH and connecting highways] - AB778

Vehicles transporting raw forest products: exception to special weight limits re certain permit; DOT appendix report - SB562

transportation fundTransportation fund, see Road — Finance

transportation projects commissionTransportation Projects Commission

STH 13 between City of Marshfield and STH 29: DOT recommendation re environmental assessment required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9150 (8j)] - AB75

USH 12 (between cities of Elkhorn and Whitewater) environmental assessment: revision re required prior approval from TPC [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1918i] - AB75

trappingTrapping, see Game — Hunting

trashTrash, see Solid waste management

treasurer _ countyTreasurer — County, see County — Officers

treasurer _ stateTreasurer — State

Abandoned employee retirement accounts of a retirement system of a 1st class city may be retained by the retirement system; JSCRS appendix report - AB542