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 for these plates, which will display the word "Wisconsin" along with the vehicle's registration number. In addition to the standard registration fees, members of this special group will be required to make a voluntary payment of $25 for annual plates or $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 to cover initial production costs, with any excess funds directed to the transportation fund.

The bill also amends existing statutes to include this new special group and specifies that the plates must adhere to the color scheme of a black background with white lettering. It updates the language regarding the authorization of special groups, allowing for the inclusion of this new category while maintaining the integrity of previously established groups. The amendments ensure that the DOT can specify color combinations for various special groups, including the newly created group for the black and white plates.

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