Senate Bill 426 proposes an amendment to the registration process for trailers used in the transportation of housing units in Wisconsin. Currently, the law allows for the registration of trailers specifically for transporting modular housing units. This bill expands the scope of registration to include manufactured housing units, thereby allowing individuals to register as transporters for both types of housing. The amendment specifies that trailers or temporary undercarriages used for transporting these units can operate on state highways without needing separate registration, provided they display a valid registration plate issued under this section.

The bill outlines the application process for individuals seeking registration as transporters, which includes a fee based on the maximum combined gross weight of the trailer and the housing unit. The registration and plate will remain valid for the calendar year in which they are issued and can be used on any trailer owned by the registered individual for the specified purposes. This change aims to streamline the transportation of manufactured housing units alongside modular units, enhancing the efficiency of housing transport in the state.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 341.25(1)(gm), 341.25