Senate Bill 9 proposes the creation of a new category of special registration plates in Wisconsin, specifically for individuals who wish to have plates featuring white lettering on a black background. The bill establishes a special group under the new statute 341.14 (6r) (f) 70, allowing members to obtain these plates, which will display the word "Wisconsin" along with the vehicle's registration number. In addition to the standard registration fees, a voluntary payment of $25 will be required for annual plates and $50 for biennial plates issued during the first year of the registration period, with a reduced fee of $25 for renewals in the second year. The Department of Transportation (DOT) will retain up to $23,700 from these payments for production costs, with any excess funds directed to the transportation fund.

The bill also amends existing statutes to incorporate these new provisions, including specifying the color scheme for the plates and updating the list of authorized special groups to include this new category. Notably, the language in section 341.14 (6r) (e) is amended to include the new special group, while section 341.14 (6r) (fm) 7 is updated to reflect the addition of this group to the list of authorized special groups. Overall, the bill aims to expand the options available for vehicle registration plates in Wisconsin while generating additional funding for transportation initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 341.14(6r)(e), 341.14, 341.14(6r)(fm)7