Assembly Bill 28 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 outlines that these plates will display the word "Wisconsin" along with the vehicle's registration number. To obtain these special plates, applicants will be required to pay a voluntary fee of $25 for annual plates or $50 for biennial plates if 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 fees to cover initial production costs, with any excess funds directed to the transportation fund.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to include this new special group under the registration plate system, specifying that the plates must adhere to the color scheme of black background and white lettering. It also updates the language regarding the specification of color combinations for other special group plates, now including this new category. The bill aims to expand the options available for vehicle registration plates while ensuring that the necessary funding for production and maintenance is established.

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