Senate Bill 3
Denial, suspension, and revocation of certain licenses related to motor vehicle dealers. (FE)
Became law
The governor signed it on May 1, 2019. It's .
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Introduced, passed
Jan 23, 2019
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Committee, passed
Approved
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Senate vote, passed
Passed Apr 9, 2019
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Assembly vote, passed
Passed Apr 9, 2019
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Governor, passed
Signed
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Law, here now
2019 Wisconsin Act 4
Latest entry in the official record, May 1, 2019: “Published 5-2-2019”
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Wisconsin Act
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Official term: Act. More in the glossary
Legislative Reference Bureau
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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.
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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 changes the procedures for denials and suspensions and revocations of certain licenses issued to manufacturers, importers, distributors, or dealers of motor vehicles.
Under current law, a manufacturer, importer, distributor, or dealer of motor vehicles that wishes to sell motor vehicles in this state must be licensed by the Department of Transportation. Currently, DOT may deny an application for a license by providing to the applicant a written notice that states the grounds for the denial. Within 30 days after receiving the notice, the applicant may petition the Division of Hearings and Appeals for review of the denial. Also under current law, for a variety of reasons enumerated in existing law, DOT may seek suspension or revocation of a license. The procedure for a suspension or revocation hearing is the following, in general: 1) DOT provides the licensee with notice of the time and place of the hearing at least five days before the hearing; 2) a hearing is conducted before DHA; and 3) DHA issues an order suspending or revoking a license, which may take effect ten days after notice of the suspension or revocation is provided to the licensee.
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An exception to this procedure allows DOT to expedite a hearing if, in DOT's opinion, the best interest of the public or the trade demands it. Under this exception, DOT must provide at least 24 hours' notice before the hearing and the suspension may take effect 24 hours after notice of the suspension is provided to the licensee.
This bill changes licensing and suspension and revocation procedures in several respects. First, under this bill, for license denials and license suspensions and revocations, DOT is responsible for the initial determination, and a licensee may appeal the determination to DHA. Second, this bill provides that, in certain cases, a suspension or revocation of a license may take effect immediately. Specifically, a license suspension or revocation takes effect immediately if DOT determines that immediate suspension or revocation is appropriate and alleges any of the following:
1) a license violation in the course of a consignment sale; 2) a sale of a motor vehicle without a dealer license; or 3) intentionally fraudulent conduct related to certificates of title, mileage disclosure, or use of personal identifying information.
Who's behind it
5 senators are its . 4 are Republicans and 1 is a Democrat.
4 more lawmakers .
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Authors (5)
- Rob Cowles · Republican, Senate
- Dave Hansen · Democrat, Senate
- André Jacque · Republican, Senate
- Luther S. Olsen · Republican, Senate
- Patrick Testin · Republican, Senate
Signed on in support (4)
- Shae Sortwell · Republican, Assembly
- John Spiros · Republican, Assembly
- David Steffen · Republican, Assembly
- Ron Tusler · Republican, Assembly
What it would cost
State agencies filed a . Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.
How lawmakers voted
There was one vote on this bill.
Senate Committee on Transportation vote to recommend it
Passed, 5 to 0 · Mar 28, 2019
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, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0”. Official record · This vote on its own page
What happened
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May 1, 2019
The new law was published.
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May 1, 2019
The governor signed it. It became 2019 Wisconsin Act 4.
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Apr 25, 2019
Sent to the governor.
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Apr 9, 2019
The Assembly passed it too.
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Apr 9, 2019
“Read” (the official wording)
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Apr 9, 2019
The Assembly received it.
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Apr 9, 2019
The Senate passed it.
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Mar 28, 2019
The committee voted to recommend passing it, 5 to 0.
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Feb 20, 2019
The committee held a public hearing.
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Feb 15, 2019
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Feb 6, 2019
A state agency sent in its estimate of the cost.
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Jan 28, 2019
1 more representative signed on in support.
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Jan 23, 2019
Sent to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs.
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Jan 23, 2019
Introduced in the Senate.
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- Jan 23, 2019 · Senate
Introduced by Senators Cowles, Jacque, Testin, Hansen and Olsen; cosponsored by Representatives Steffen, Sortwell and Spiros
- Jan 23, 2019 · Senate
Read first time and referred to Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs
- Jan 28, 2019 · Senate
Representative Tusler added as a cosponsor
- Feb 6, 2019 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Feb 15, 2019 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Feb 20, 2019 · Senate
Public hearing held
- Mar 27, 2019 · Senate
Executive action taken
- Mar 28, 2019 · Senate
Report passage recommended by Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- Mar 28, 2019 · Senate
Available for scheduling
- Apr 5, 2019 · Senate
Placed on calendar 4-9-2019 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
- Apr 9, 2019 · Senate
Read a second time
- Apr 9, 2019 · Senate
Ordered to a third reading
- Apr 9, 2019 · Senate
Rules suspended
- Apr 9, 2019 · Senate
Read a third time and passed
- Apr 9, 2019 · Senate
Ordered immediately messaged
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Received from Senate
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Read
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Rules suspended and taken up
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Read a second time
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Ordered to a third reading
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Rules suspended
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Read a third time and concurred in
- Apr 9, 2019 · Assembly
Ordered immediately messaged
- Apr 10, 2019 · Senate
Received from Assembly concurred in
- Apr 11, 2019 · Senate
Report correctly enrolled
- Apr 25, 2019 · Senate
Presented to the Governor on 4-25-2019
- May 1, 2019 · Senate
Report approved by the Governor on 5-1-2019. 2019 Wisconsin Act 4
- May 1, 2019 · Senate
Published 5-2-2019
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