Senate Bill 152
The operation of electric scooters on highways, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Became law
The governor signed it on Jul 9, 2019. It's .
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Introduced, passed
Apr 4, 2019
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Committee, passed
Approved
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Senate vote, passed
Passed Jun 5, 2019
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Assembly vote, passed
Passed Jun 20, 2019
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Governor, passed
Signed
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Law, here now
2019 Wisconsin Act 11
Latest entry in the official record, Jul 9, 2019: “Published 7-9-2019”
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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
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Author
A lawmaker who formally puts a bill forward. The text itself is drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau.
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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
What it does
Summary by the , the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.
This bill authorizes the use of electric scooters on highways. Under the bill, an electric scooter is defined as “a device weighing less than 100 pounds that has handlebars and an electric motor, is powered solely by the electric motor and human power, and has a maximum speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor.” The bill provides that “electric scooter” does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD), motorcycle, motor bicycle, or moped. The bill authorizes electric scooters to be used on certain highways subject to the same requirements as apply under current law to EPAMDs.
More specifically, this bill provides the following:
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1. Electric scooters are exempt from vehicle registration by the Department of Transportation.
2. Operators of electric scooters must observe many of the rules of the road.
Operators who violate the applicable rules of the road are subject to the same penalties as those that apply to violations committed while operating an EPAMD.
3. Electric scooters may be operated on most roadways, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and bicycle ways. However, a local highway authority may by ordinance regulate the rental and operation of electric scooters.
4. Electric scooters must satisfy the same equipment requirements as EPAMDs, including lighting and brake requirements.
Who's behind it
5 senators are its . 3 are Republicans and 2 are Democrats.
11 more lawmakers .
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Authors (5)
- Tim Carpenter · Democrat, Senate
- Rob Cowles · Republican, Senate
- Dale Kooyenga · Republican, Senate
- Chris Larson · Democrat, Senate
- Duey Stroebel · Republican, Senate
Signed on in support (11)
- Janel Brandtjen · Republican, Assembly
- Cindi Duchow · Republican, Assembly
- Jason Fields · Democrat, Assembly
- Joel Kitchens · Republican, Assembly
- Mike Kuglitsch · Republican, Assembly
- Lena Taylor · Democrat, Senate
- LaKeshia Myers · Democrat, Assembly
- Adam Neylon · Republican, Assembly
- Timothy Ramthun · Republican, Assembly
- Joe Sanfelippo · Republican, Assembly
- Christine Sinicki · Democrat, 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 2 votes on this bill.
Senate Committee on Transportation vote on an amendment
Passed, 5 to 0 · May 30, 2019
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 Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0”. Official record · This vote on its own page
Senate Committee on Transportation vote to recommend it
Passed, 5 to 0 · May 30, 2019
No member-by-member record exists for this vote. Committee votes and some older sessions record totals only.
Official motion: “Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0”. Official record · This vote on its own page
What happened
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Jul 9, 2019
The new law was published.
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Jul 9, 2019
The governor signed it. It became 2019 Wisconsin Act 11.
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Jul 3, 2019
Sent to the governor.
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Jun 20, 2019
The Assembly passed it too.
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Jun 10, 2019
Sent to the Assembly Committee on Rules.
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Jun 6, 2019
1 more representative signed on in support.
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Jun 5, 2019
The Assembly received it.
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Jun 5, 2019
1 more senator signed on in support.
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Jun 5, 2019
The Senate passed it.
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Jun 5, 2019
The Senate adopted it.
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May 30, 2019
The committee voted to recommend passing it, 5 to 0.
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May 30, 2019
“Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0” (the official wording)
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May 21, 2019
The committee held a public hearing.
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May 3, 2019
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Apr 26, 2019
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Apr 19, 2019
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Apr 4, 2019
Sent to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs.
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Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in the Senate.
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- Apr 4, 2019 · Senate
Introduced by Senators Kooyenga, Cowles, Carpenter, Larson and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Kuglitsch, Duchow, Brandtjen, Kitchens, Myers, Neylon, Ramthun, Sanfelippo and Sinicki
- Apr 4, 2019 · Senate
Read first time and referred to Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs
- Apr 19, 2019 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Apr 26, 2019 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- May 3, 2019 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- May 20, 2019 · Senate
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Kooyenga
- May 20, 2019 · Senate
Senate Amendment 2 offered by Senator Kooyenga
- May 21, 2019 · Senate
Public hearing held
- May 30, 2019 · Senate
Executive action taken
- May 30, 2019 · Senate
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- May 30, 2019 · Senate
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- May 30, 2019 · Senate
Available for scheduling
- Jun 3, 2019 · Senate
Placed on calendar 6-5-2019 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
- Jun 5, 2019 · Senate
Read a second time
- Jun 5, 2019 · Senate
Senate Amendment 1 adopted
- Jun 5, 2019 · Senate
Ordered to a third reading
- Jun 5, 2019 · Senate
Rules suspended
- Jun 5, 2019 · Senate
Read a third time and passed
- Jun 5, 2019 · Senate
Senator L. Taylor added as a coauthor
- Jun 5, 2019 · Senate
Ordered immediately messaged
- Jun 5, 2019 · Assembly
Received from Senate
- Jun 6, 2019 · Assembly
Representative Fields added as a cosponsor
- Jun 10, 2019 · Assembly
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules
- Jun 18, 2019 · Assembly
Placed on calendar 6-20-2019 by Committee on Rules
- Jun 20, 2019 · Assembly
Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
- Jun 20, 2019 · Assembly
Read a second time
- Jun 20, 2019 · Assembly
Ordered to a third reading
- Jun 20, 2019 · Assembly
Rules suspended
- Jun 20, 2019 · Assembly
Read a third time and concurred in
- Jun 20, 2019 · Assembly
Ordered immediately messaged
- Jun 20, 2019 · Senate
Received from Assembly concurred in
- Jun 25, 2019 · Senate
Report correctly enrolled
- Jul 3, 2019 · Senate
Presented to the Governor on 7-3-2019
- Jul 9, 2019 · Senate
Report approved by the Governor on 7-8-2019. 2019 Wisconsin Act 11
- Jul 9, 2019 · Senate
Published 7-9-2019
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
From the Wisconsin Legislature's official record, checked Sep 15, 2026. See the source
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