Wisconsin Legislature: Motor vehicle

Traffic violation in emergency or roadside response area with emergency vehicles or tow trucks present: penalties increased; wireless telephone use prohibition and reduced speed limit provisions; JRCCP may report - AB746

Traffic violation in emergency or roadside response area with emergency vehicles or tow trucks present: penalties increased; wireless telephone use prohibition and reduced speed limit provisions; JRCCP may report - SB674

Transportation network companies, their drivers, and the driver’s vehicle: local regulation permitted - SB256

Vehicle theft, reckless driving, and fleeing an officer penalties increased; victim impact panel provision; JRCCP may report - SB769

Vehicle theft, reckless driving, and fleeing an officer penalties increased; victim impact panel provision; JRCCP may report - AB853

Wireless communication device used while driving: prohibition created; exceptions and penalty provisions - AB582

Wireless communication device used while driving: prohibition created; exceptions and penalty provisions - SB522

Automated speed enforcement system (ASES) and traffic control photographic system (TCPS): use allowed in first class city, report required; ordinance, sunset, and forfeiture provisions - AB365

Automated speed enforcement system (ASES) and traffic control photographic system (TCPS): use allowed in first class city, report required; ordinance, sunset, and forfeiture provisions - SB385

Highway work zone safety: liability of vehicle owners for speed and failure to yield violations; driver education instruction requirements - AB262

Highway work zone safety: liability of vehicle owners for speed and failure to yield violations; driver education instruction requirements - SB244

Traffic violation in emergency or roadside response area with emergency vehicles or tow trucks present: penalties increased; wireless telephone use prohibition and reduced speed limit provisions; JRCCP may report - AB746

Traffic violation in emergency or roadside response area with emergency vehicles or tow trucks present: penalties increased; wireless telephone use prohibition and reduced speed limit provisions; JRCCP may report - SB674

Autocycle, a type of 3-wheeled motor vehicle: definition, registration, and operation provisions created; registration fee and operator’s license provisions - AB78

Autocycle, a type of 3-wheeled motor vehicle: definition, registration, and operation provisions created; registration fee and operator’s license provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, definition changed, motor vehicle dealer provision added] - SB86

Automobile registration fee increase [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1986s, 9344 (4o)] - AB56

Collector vehicles and hobbyist vehicles: registration and operation provisions revised - AB860

Hybrid electric vehicle definition revised [Sec. 1987; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 9444 (2f)] - AB56

Hybrid electric vehicle definition revised [Sec. 1987] - SB59

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - SB282

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - AB283

Motor vehicles: liability insurance requirement violation penalties and possession of proof of financial responsibility revised; valid operator’s license required for registration; impoundment and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - SB626

Motor vehicles: liability insurance requirement violation penalties and possession of proof of financial responsibility revised; valid operator’s license required for registration; impoundment and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - AB696

Special registration plates expressing support for state parks and also provide admission to state parks and recreation areas authorized; voluntary payments provision - AB219

Special registration plates that are military in nature: authorized groups expanded to include surviving spouse of military medal recipient or Pearl Harbor veteran; fee exemption provisions; DOT and DOA duties - SB115

Special registration plates that are military in nature: authorized groups expanded to include surviving spouse of military medal recipient or Pearl Harbor veteran; fee exemption provisions; DOT and DOA duties - AB127

Wheel tax: administrative costs retained by DOT [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1988m] - AB56

Motor vehicle theft policing and strategic planning to combat crime: DOA grant programs to assist local governments created; JCF and report provisions - SB771

Motor vehicle theft policing and strategic planning to combat crime: DOA grant programs to assist local governments created; JCF and report provisions - AB951

Vehicle theft, reckless driving, and fleeing an officer penalties increased; victim impact panel provision; JRCCP may report - SB769

Vehicle theft, reckless driving, and fleeing an officer penalties increased; victim impact panel provision; JRCCP may report - AB853

Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) commended for work with abused children - SJR88

Intoxicated operation of an ATV, UTV, or off-highway motorcycle (OHM), intoxicated boating, and intoxicated snowmobiling laws revised; reinstatement fee, treatment program, safety program, and counting previous convictions provisions; JRCCP may report - AB356

Intoxicated operation of an ATV, UTV, or off-highway motorcycle (OHM), intoxicated boating, and intoxicated snowmobiling laws revised; reinstatement fee, treatment program, safety program, and counting previous convictions provisions; JRCCP may report - SB331

Motorcycle profiling: increased public awareness and collaboration with the community and law enforcement encouraged - AJR143

Off-highway motorcycle (OHM) projects funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 181g, i, 291m, 335c, e, 9244 (3z)] - AB56

Autocycles exempt from emission inspections [S.Amdt.1: registration plates for autocycles previously registered as motorcycles and sunset provision added] - SB768

Alcohol beverage operator’s license issuance: municipal governing body may delegate authority to a municipal official by ordinance - AB216

Alcohol beverage operator’s license issuance: municipal governing body may delegate authority to a municipal official by ordinance - SB203

Auxiliary container re merchandise, food, or beverages from a food service or retail facility: repeal limitation on authority of political subdivisions to regulate - AB177

Bills overturning local government policies, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations: two-thirds vote required - SB23

Broadband expansion grant program: political subdivision application process modified and report to the public re costs and revenues of a public telecommunications, video, or broadband facility eliminated - SB836

Condominium documents requirements clarified and law changes re expanding, merger or consolidation, declarant rights, plat, correction instruments, small condominiums, and local review of condominium instruments - SB550

Condominium documents requirements clarified and law changes re expanding, merger or consolidation, declarant rights, plat, correction instruments, and small condominiums - AB598

Detention contracts prohibited between local governmental units and the federal government or any federal agency re detaining adult and minor noncitizens for civil immigration custody or refugee resettlement purposes; DOC provision - SB402

Detention contracts prohibited between local governmental units and the federal government or any federal agency re detaining adult and minor noncitizens for civil immigration custody or refugee resettlement purposes; DOC provision - AB485

Eminent domain law revisions - AB948

Eminent domain law revisions - SB847

Employment matters: repeal preemption of local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances related to [Sec. 774, 777, 1243, 1269, 1271, 1279, 1389, 2191; original bill only] - AB56

Employment matters: repeal preemption of local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances related to [Sec. 774, 777, 1243, 1269, 1271, 1279, 1389, 2191] - SB59

Empty conduit lines installed in right-of-way: political subdivisions and DOT allowed to require of any person conducting special work which requires digging in a right-of-way; duty to offer service imposed on Internet service provider - SB835

English as state’s official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; precludes units of state and local government from prohibiting or restricting proficiency or use of any language for nongovernmental purposes - SB739

Governmental deadlines and training requirements suspended during the 2020 public health emergency, exceptions specified [Sec. 81, 106 (2)] - SB932

Governmental deadlines and training requirements suspended during the 2020 public health emergency, exceptions specified [Sec. 81, 106 (2)] - AB1038

Health insurance premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children of law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty: political subdivision and Marquette University required to pay, conditions set; reimbursement filed with PSC - AB300

Health insurance premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children of law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty: political subdivision and Marquette University required to pay, conditions set; reimbursement filed with PSC [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, state and UW Board of Regents added as employers, fire fighters, and EMS practitioners added to covered spouses, report premiums to DOR for increase in county and municipal aid adjustments, PSC provision removed] - SB266

Historic landmark: certain 2nd class cities may not designate or regulate if affected property or area is owned by the county - SB314

Historic landmark: certain 2nd class cities may not designate or regulate if affected property or area is owned by the county - AB339

Honorary discharge of a firearm at events for former military, law enforcement, or firefighters, or on certain holidays: municipal restriction of firearm discharge does not apply - SB102

Honorary discharge of a firearm at events for former military, law enforcement, or firefighters, or on certain holidays: municipal restriction of firearm discharge does not apply - AB75

Immigration status: prohibiting local ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibit enforcement of federal or state law; authorizing certain elective officeholders to commence enforcement action, writ of mandamus provision; reduction of shared revenue payments; and political subdivision is liable for damage caused by an illegal alien - SB151

Immigration status: prohibiting local ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibit enforcement of federal or state law; authorizing certain elective officeholders to commence enforcement action, writ of mandamus provision; reduction of shared revenue payments; and political subdivision is liable for damage caused by an illegal alien - AB138

Livestock facilities: siting and expansion provisions changed; Livestock Facility Technical Review Board created and attached to DATCP - SB808

Livestock facilities: siting and expansion provisions changed; Livestock Facility Technical Review Board created and attached to DATCP - AB894

Local governmental units required to establish a civil service system; just cause, grievance procedure, and exception provisions - AB936

Local levy limit calculation re political subdivision transfer of a governmental service to another governmental unit - AB490

Local levy limit calculation re political subdivision transfer of a governmental service to another governmental unit - SB441

Moratorium on evictions: repealing prohibition on political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing ordinances - AB914

Motor vehicle immobilization device: definition changed and county, municipality, or university may contract with person to place or remove the devices - SB4

Motor vehicle immobilization device: definition changed and county, municipality, or university may contract with person to place or remove the devices - AB2

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - SB282

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - AB283

Motorized rickshaws: municipality allowed to authorize use on highway or roadway under its jurisdiction, ordinance provision - AB1017

Municipal broadband facilities for underserved areas [Sec. 779-787; original bill only] - AB56