AB 48

Under current law, members of authorized special groups may obtain special

distinguishing registration plates for automobiles and certain other vehicles that are

owned or leased by members of these groups. There are numerous special plates

related to military service, military honors, and groups associated with a branch of

the armed services. State residents who are members or retired members of the

national guard may obtain special plates that display the words "Wisconsin guard

member" (national guard special plates).

Under this bill, if an applicant for initial issuance of national guard special

plates identifies himself or herself as a member or former member of the 32nd "Red

Arrow" Brigade or Division, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must provide

to the applicant, to be affixed to each special plate, two decals (stickers), one of which

displays the words "Red Arrow" and the other of which displays the red arrow symbol

associated with the 32nd "Red Arrow" Brigade or Division. An applicant for renewal

of registration of national guard special plates may also receive these stickers, free

of charge, if these stickers were not previously provided by DOT.

This bill also establishes as an authorized special group members or former

members of the 32nd "Red Arrow" Brigade or Division. 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, which fee is mostly deposited in the

veterans trust fund. These special plates must display the words "Red Arrow" and

the red arrow symbol associated with the 32nd "Red Arrow" Brigade or Division.