Bills by subject

Motor vehicle: Taxation or registration

85 bills and resolutions. 23 became law and 29 never got a public hearing. They span 3 sessions, from the 2009–10 session to the 2025–26 session.

This is the Legislature's own subject heading, not our category, so a bill is here only if the Legislature filed it under this term. Each count comes from the bill's official history.

Latest activity

The 5 bills on this subject with the newest recorded action.

SB 297 Special registration plates to support protecting pollinators and making an appropriation. (FE)
Stopped in committee. Last action Jun 1, 2026
SB 45 State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Became law. Last action May 13, 2026
AB 28 Special registration plates with white lettering on a black background. (FE)
Stopped in committee. Last action Mar 23, 2026
AB 37 Personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates. (FE)
Stopped before the full Assembly voted. Last action Mar 23, 2026
AB 50 State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Stopped before the full Assembly voted. Last action Mar 23, 2026

Every bill on this subject

2025–26 session: 22

Mar 23, 2026
AB 28: Special registration plates with white lettering on a black background. (FE)
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 37: Personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates. (FE)
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 50: State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 77: Registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty.
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 290: Special registration plates to support protecting pollinators and making an appropriation. (FE)
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 300: A grant program for the purchase of automated registration plate reader systems. (FE)
Stopped in committee.
Jan 8, 2026
AB 346: Fleet registration of certain motor vehicles. (FE)
Became law.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 483: Local wheel tax referenda. (FE)
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 548: Special registration plates for persons awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. (FE)
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 576: Limiting the use of automatic registration plate readers, requiring a search warrant for data from an automatic registration plate reader or security camera, and providing a penalty.
Stopped in committee.

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Mar 23, 2026
AB 883: Limiting the use of automatic registration plate readers.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2026
AB 1019: State parks vehicle admission receipts purchased with motor vehicle registration.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2026
SB 9: Special registration plates with white lettering on a black background. (FE)
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
Dec 10, 2025
SB 38: Personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates. (FE)
Became law.
May 13, 2026
SB 45: State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Became law.
Mar 19, 2026
SB 66: Registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty.
Became law.
Jun 1, 2026
SB 297: Special registration plates to support protecting pollinators and making an appropriation. (FE)
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2026
SB 299: A grant program for the purchase of automated registration plate reader systems. (FE)
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2026
SB 365: Fleet registration of certain motor vehicles. (FE)
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
Mar 23, 2026
SB 467: Local wheel tax referenda. (FE)
Passed the Senate, then stopped.
Mar 23, 2026
SB 542: Special registration plates for persons awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. (FE)
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
Mar 23, 2026
SB 1005: State parks vehicle admission receipts purchased with motor vehicle registration.
Stopped in committee.

2011–12 session: 29

Aug 2, 2012
AB 40: State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2011 legislature.
Became law.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 119: Special distinguishing registration plates expressing support for the family members of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 295: Requiring a referendum before a municipality or county may impose a local motor vehicle registration fee.
Stopped in committee.
Dec 12, 2011
AB 300: Registration plates for dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and transporters of motor vehicles.
Became law.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 307: Suspension of operating privilege or registration for unsatisfied judgment for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident.
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 330: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with the ALS Association and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 372: Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words In God We Trust and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 453: Registration and operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Apr 10, 2012
AB 485: Personalized registration plates for vehicles registered by certain veterans with a disability that limits the ability to walk (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Transportation).
Became law.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 524: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with Wisconsin Trout Unlimited and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.

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Mar 23, 2012
AB 580: Registration of motor vehicles by the Department of Transportation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 590: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with Shriners Hospitals for Children and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 594: Vehicles registered as historic military vehicles.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 620: Dispensing motor vehicle fuel for persons with disabilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 633: Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words Choose Life and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
AB 667: Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words Support Planned Parenthood and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 27: State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2011 legislature.
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 68: Requiring the Department of Transportation to maintain a toll-free telephone number for certain purposes.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 211: Registration plates for dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and transporters of motor vehicles.
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
Dec 12, 2011
SB 217: Suspension of operating privilege or registration for unsatisfied judgment for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident.
Became law.
Apr 10, 2012
SB 330: Limitations on the issuance of a certificate of title for a motor vehicle involved in certain operating while intoxicated offenses, technical changes that affect the period of revocation of a person's operating privilege, vehicle and insurance registration for motor carriers operating in multiple jurisdictions, and vehicle identification numbers assigned by the Department of Transportation (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Transportation).
Became law.
Apr 5, 2012
SB 354: Registration and operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Became law.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 432: A single registration plate for motor vehicles registered with the Department of Transportation and transfers from the transportation fund to the general fund.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 434: Operation of farm tractors on highways.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 445: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with Shriners Hospitals for Children and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 449: Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words Choose Life and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 457: Dispensing motor vehicle fuel for persons with disabilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Passed the Senate, then stopped.
Apr 10, 2012
SB 462: Registration of motor vehicles by the Department of Transportation.
Became law.
Mar 23, 2012
SB 520: Vehicles registered as historic military vehicles.
Stopped in committee.

2009–10 session: 34

Apr 28, 2010
AB 48: Special distinguishing registration plates for groups that are military in nature and making an appropriation.
Passed the Assembly, then stopped.
May 26, 2010
AB 75: State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2009 legislature.
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 82: Registration for vehicles or trailers equipped with mobile emergency communication equipment and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 285: Dispensing motor vehicle fuel for persons with disabilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 303: Special distinguishing registration plates expressing support for the family members of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Passed the Assembly, then stopped.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 394: The color and design of special distinguishing registration plates for fire fighters and emergency medical technicians.
Passed the Assembly, then stopped.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 433: Registration fees for certain motor vehicles issued special registration plates.
Stopped in committee.
Feb 16, 2010
AB 456: Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain Department of Transportation records.
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 465: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with the Lions Clubs of Wisconsin and making an appropriation.
Passed the Assembly, then stopped.
Mar 19, 2010
AB 579: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with Marquette University.
Became law.

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Apr 28, 2010
AB 582: Eliminating the authority of municipalities and counties to impose a local motor vehicle registration fee.
Stopped in committee.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 589: Registration of former military vehicles.
Stopped in committee.
Mar 5, 2010
AB 592: Registration of former military vehicles.
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 666: Special distinguishing registration plates supporting motorcycle safety and making appropriations.
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 735: The display of historical registration plates on special interest vehicles that are 20 or more years old and providing a penalty.
Stopped in committee.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 813: Registration plates for certain disabled veterans.
Stopped in committee.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 851: Special distinguishing registration plate decals for certain vehicles owned by certain members of special groups associated with the armed services.
Passed the Assembly, then stopped.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 861: Celebrate Children special distinguishing registration plates.
Stopped before the full Assembly voted.
Apr 28, 2010
AB 880: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with the Neenah Joint School District and making an appropriation.
Stopped in committee.
Apr 26, 2010
SB 17: Special distinguishing registration plates for certain vehicles owned by members of the national guard and making an appropriation.
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
SB 61: Special distinguishing registration plates expressing enthusiasm for hunting and fishing for sport and recreation.
Stopped in committee.
Apr 28, 2010
SB 130: Surrendering vehicle registration plates and the seizure and sale of vehicles used in certain drunken driving violations and creating a penalty.
Stopped in committee.
May 10, 2010
SB 307: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with the Lions Clubs of Wisconsin and making an appropriation.
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
SB 387: Special distinguishing registration plates associated with Marquette University.
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
May 10, 2010
SB 392: Registration of former military vehicles.
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
SB 404: Registration of former military vehicles.
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
May 10, 2010
SB 456: Special distinguishing registration plates supporting motorcycle safety and making appropriations.
Became law.
May 10, 2010
SB 489: The requirement that a nonresident provide proof of financial responsibility for the operation of a motor vehicle to reinstate a suspended operating privilege or vehicle registration (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Transportation).
Became law.
May 10, 2010
SB 490: Registration plates for vehicles leased to persons with a disability that limits the ability to walk (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Transportation).
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
SB 519: The issuance by the Department of Transportation of Eagle Scout decals to be affixed to motor vehicle registration plates and making an appropriation.
Stopped before the full Senate voted.
Apr 28, 2010
SB 543: Registration plates for certain disabled veterans.
Stopped in committee.
May 14, 2010
SB 619: Celebrate Children special distinguishing registration plates.
Became law.
May 10, 2010
SB 627: Special distinguishing registration plate decals for certain vehicles owned by certain members of special groups associated with the armed services.
Became law.
Apr 28, 2010
SB 679: Dispensing motor vehicle fuel for persons with disabilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Stopped before the full Senate voted.

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