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WI AB28

Special registration plates with white lettering on a black background. (FE)


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Introduced
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, members of certain designated special groups may obtain from the Department of Transportation special registration plates for certain vehicles 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 charged for the issuance or reissuance of most special plates. This bill establishes a special group for persons wishing to have registration plates with white lettering on a black background. The bill requires that plates issued to members of the special group have a black background and white lettering displaying the word XWisconsinY and the registration number assigned to the vehicle. The bill provides that, in addition to the required fees, special group members are required to make a voluntary payment of $25 to be issued the special plates. Under the bill, DOT retains $23,700, or the actual initial costs of production, whichever is less, from the voluntary payment moneys for the initial costs of production of the special plates. The remainder of the voluntary payment amounts are deposited in the transportation fund. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new special group for vehicle registration plates with white lettering on a black background. Under the proposed legislation, individuals interested in these unique plates would need to pay a voluntary additional fee of $25 for annual registration or $50/$25 (depending on the year of the biennial registration period) when obtaining or renewing their plates. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) will retain up to $23,700 or the actual initial production costs from these voluntary payments to cover the plates' initial production expenses, with any remaining funds deposited into the transportation fund. The special registration plates will feature a black background with white lettering displaying the word "Wisconsin" and a registration number of up to 7 characters. This bill modifies existing statutes to add this new special plate option to the list of authorized special registration plate groups, providing vehicle owners with an additional aesthetic choice for their license plates while generating a small additional revenue stream for transportation infrastructure.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received (on 03/14/2025)

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