Senate Bill 456
Special distinguishing registration plates supporting motorcycle safety and making appropriations
Topics: Motor vehicle: Taxation or registration, Motorcycle, Organization, Miscellaneous, Transportation, Department of: Vehicles
Became law
The governor signed it on May 6, 2010. It's .
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Introduced, passed
Jan 12, 2010
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Committee, passed
Approved
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Senate vote, passed
Passed Apr 15, 2010
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Assembly vote, passed
Passed 94 to 3
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Governor, passed
Signed
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Law, here now
2009 Wisconsin Act 226
Latest entry in the official record, May 10, 2010: “Published 5-19-2010”
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What it does
Summary by the , the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.
Under current law, any group or organization may apply to the Department of Transportation (DOT) 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. 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.
Before October 2, 1998, authorized special groups whose members may obtain special plates were specifically enumerated in state law. With certain exceptions, current law provides that specific enumeration in state law of authorized special groups is limited to those special groups enumerated before October 2, 1998.
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This bill establishes an authorized special group specifically enumerated in state law for persons interested in supporting motorcycle safety. 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 and an additional $25 annual fee that, after paying applicable licensing fees, provides funds for the following activities under the Type 1 motorcycle, moped, and motor bicycle safety program administered by DOT: evaluation of basic rider education courses; conducting public workshops, rallies, and programs related to Type 1 motorcycle safety and training; and making grants for providing motorcycle riding courses. The bill requires these plates to display the words "share the road" and a logo associated with Harley-Davidson, Inc.
The plates may not be issued until after DOT has obtained licensing rights for this logo.
Who's behind it
8 senators are its . 6 are Democrats and 2 are Republicans.
9 more lawmakers .
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Authors (8)
- Dave Hansen · Democrat, Senate
- John Lehman · Democrat, Senate
- Luther S. Olsen · Republican, Senate
- Jeffrey Plale · Democrat, Senate
- Dale Schultz · Republican, Senate
- Jim Sullivan · Democrat, Senate
- Lena Taylor · Democrat, Senate
- Bob Wirch · Democrat, Senate
Signed on in support (9)
- Alvin Ott · Republican, Assembly
- Jason Fields · Democrat, Assembly
- Mark Honadel · Republican, Assembly
- Marlin Schneider · Democrat, Assembly
- Christine Sinicki · Democrat, Assembly
- Robert Turner · Democrat, Assembly
- Amy Sue Vruwink · Democrat, Assembly
- Josh Zepnick · Democrat, Assembly
- Bob Ziegelbauer · Independent, Assembly
What it would cost
State agencies filed a . Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.
Versions and amendments
Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.
How lawmakers voted
There were 4 votes on this bill.
Senate Committee on Transportation vote to recommend it
Passed, 6 to 1 · Feb 12, 2010
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Report passage recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 6, Noes 1”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Joint Committee on Finance vote on an amendment
Passed, 15 to 0 · Apr 9, 2010
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate vote to pass it
Passed, 32 to 1 · Apr 15, 2010
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Read a third time and passed, Ayes 32, Noes 1”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Assembly vote to pass it
Passed, 94 to 3 · Apr 22, 2010
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 94, Noes 3”. Official record · This vote on its own page
What happened
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May 10, 2010
The new law was published.
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May 6, 2010
The governor signed it. It became 2009 Wisconsin Act 226.
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May 4, 2010
Sent to the governor.
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Apr 22, 2010
The Assembly passed it too, 94 to 3.
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Apr 16, 2010
Sent to the Assembly Committee on Rules.
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Apr 16, 2010
The Assembly received it.
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Apr 15, 2010
The Senate passed it, 32 to 1.
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Apr 15, 2010
The Senate adopted it.
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Apr 9, 2010
The committee voted to recommend passing it, 15 to 0.
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Apr 9, 2010
“Report adoption of Senate Amendment 2 recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0” (the official wording)
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Apr 9, 2010
“Report introduction of Senate Amendment 2 recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0 by joint committee on Finance” (the official wording)
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Apr 9, 2010
“Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0” (the official wording)
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Feb 18, 2010
Sent to the Joint Committee on Finance.
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Feb 15, 2010
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Feb 12, 2010
The committee voted to recommend passing it, 6 to 1.
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Feb 4, 2010
The committee held a public hearing.
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Jan 12, 2010
Sent to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources.
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Jan 12, 2010
Introduced in the Senate.
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- Jan 12, 2010 · Senate
Introduced by Senators Sullivan, Lehman, Taylor, Olsen, Schultz, Hansen, Wirch and Plale;Cosponsored by Representatives Vruwink, Honadel, Ziegelbauer, Sinicki, Turner, Fields, Schneider, Zepnick and A. Ott
- Jan 12, 2010 · Senate
Read first time and referred to committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources
- Feb 4, 2010 · Senate
Public hearing held
- Feb 11, 2010 · Senate
Executive action taken
- Feb 12, 2010 · Senate
Report passage recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 6, Noes 1
- Feb 12, 2010 · Senate
Available for scheduling
- Feb 15, 2010 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Feb 18, 2010 · Senate
Referred to joint committee on Finance by committee on Senate Organization pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(e)
- Mar 15, 2010 · Senate
Senate amendment 1 offered by Senator Sullivan
- Apr 7, 2010 · Senate
Executive action taken
- Apr 9, 2010 · Senate
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0
- Apr 9, 2010 · Senate
Report introduction of Senate Amendment 2 recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0 by joint committee on Finance
- Apr 9, 2010 · Senate
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 2 recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0
- Apr 9, 2010 · Senate
Report passage as amended recommended by joint committee on Finance, Ayes 15, Noes 0
- Apr 9, 2010 · Senate
Available for scheduling
- Apr 14, 2010 · Senate
Placed on calendar 4-15-2010 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
- Apr 15, 2010 · Senate
Read a second time
- Apr 15, 2010 · Senate
Senate amendment 1 adopted
- Apr 15, 2010 · Senate
Senate amendment 2 adopted
- Apr 15, 2010 · Senate
Ordered to a third reading
- Apr 15, 2010 · Senate
Rules suspended
- Apr 15, 2010 · Senate
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 32, Noes 1
- Apr 15, 2010 · Senate
Ordered immediately messaged
- Apr 16, 2010 · Assembly
Received from Senate
- Apr 16, 2010 · Assembly
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules
- Apr 20, 2010 · Assembly
Made a special order of business at 11:39 A.M. on 4-22-2010 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 26
- Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly
Read a second time
- Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly
Ordered to a third reading
- Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly
Rules suspended
- Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 94, Noes 3
- Apr 22, 2010 · Assembly
Ordered immediately messaged
- Apr 23, 2010 · Senate
Received from Assembly concurred in
- May 4, 2010 · Senate
Report correctly enrolled on 5-4-2010
- May 4, 2010 · Senate
Presented to the Governor on 5-4-2010
- May 6, 2010 · Senate
Report approved by the Governor on 5-5-2010. 2009 Wisconsin Act 226
- May 10, 2010 · Senate
Published 5-19-2010
Terms on this page
Wisconsin Act
The number a bill gets when it becomes law, like 2025 Wisconsin Act 12.
Official term: Act. More in the glossary
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis. More in the glossary
Author
A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Official term: Author, coauthor. More in the glossary
Signed on in support
Lawmakers who back a bill without being one of its authors, often from the other chamber.
Official term: Cosponsor. More in the glossary
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate. More in the glossary
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote. More in the glossary
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Wisconsin Act
The number a bill gets when it becomes law, like 2025 Wisconsin Act 12.
Official term: Act
Legislative Reference Bureau
The Legislature's nonpartisan office that drafts bills and writes the summary at the top of each one.
Official term: LRB analysis
Signed on in support
Lawmakers who back a bill without being one of its authors, often from the other chamber.
Official term: Cosponsor
Cost estimate
A state agency's estimate of what a bill would cost or save.
Official term: Fiscal estimate
Roll call
A vote where each lawmaker's yes or no is recorded by name.
Official term: Roll call vote