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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
Passed
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to renumber 347.26 (5); to amend 347.26 (4) (a); to create 347.26 (4) (am) and 347.26 (5) (b) of the statutes; relating to: school bus lighting and signage and modifying and creating administrative rules of the De- partment of Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Wisconsin statutes related to school bus lighting and signage to enhance their visibility and safety. Specifically, it allows school buses, which are painted according to a specific standard (s. 347.44 (1)), to be equipped with additional amber or white back-up lamps, positioned near the wheel housing and below the rub rail, to illuminate the roadway behind the bus for up to 75 feet, with the Department of Transportation able to set further rules for these lamps. The bill also permits school buses to have illuminated signs on both the front and rear, above the windshield and window respectively, that emit a steady, nonglaring light. Furthermore, it allows for the use of a light-emitting diode (LED) strobe light on school buses that meets or exceeds certain industry standards (Class II SAE J845). These changes are intended to improve the visibility of school buses, particularly when backing up or signaling their presence.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Steve Nass (R)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Ron Tusler (R),
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb136 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SB136.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SB136.pdf |
| SB136 ROCP for Committee on Transportation and Local Government On 9/30/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/transportation_and_local_government/1944732.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB136-SA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB136.pdf |
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