Wisconsin 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 768 — Relating to: exempting autocycles from emission inspections. (FE)

Last action — Published 3-4-2020

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2020. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

31 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Bill 768 introduces a provision that exempts autocycles from emissions inspections, similar to existing exemptions for motorcycles and mopeds. Additionally, the amendment establishes a process for individuals to obtain a specific autocycle registration plate, replacing the motorcycle plate, and ensures that this change comes without additional fees. This matters because it simplifies the regulatory requirements for autocycle owners, potentially encouraging more people to purchase and operate these vehicles while ensuring they are still meeting safety standards.

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- 2020 LEGISLATURE LRBa1071/1 ZDW:kjf SENATE AMENDMENT 1, TO SENATE BILL 768 February 12, 2020 - Offered by SenatorEM AHIEU.
- 2020 LEGISLATURE LRB-5459/1 ZDW:klm SENATE BILL 768 January 30, 2020 - Introduced by Senator L EM AHIEU, cosponsored by Representative M AGNAFIC.
At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:
Referred to Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs.
1.
A N A CT to amend 285.30 (5) (c);
Page 1, line 2:
and to create 285.30 (5) (m) of the statutes;
delete “inspections." and substitute “inspections and providing registration plates to autocycles previously registered as motorcycles.".
relating to:
2.
exempting autocycles from emission inspections.
Page 2, line 2:
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau Current law requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program in counties in which the air quality does not meet certain federal standards.
after that line insert:
Under the program, most motor vehicles that are subject to emissions limitations established by the Department of Natural Resources must pass periodic emissions inspections and may not be registered by DOT unless they have passed these inspections.
“SECTION 3m.
Certain motor vehicles are exempt from emissions inspections, including mopeds, motorcycles, and off-road utility vehicles.
Nonstatutory provisions.
This bill exempts autocycles from emissions inspections.
(1) (a) In this subsection, “autocycle” means a motor vehicle that has 3 wheels in contact with the ground, is designed with seating that does not require operators or any occupants to straddle or sit astride it, has a steering wheel, and is originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for motorcycles under 49 CFR part 571.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
(b) The department of transportation shall issue an autocycle registration plate to any individual who applies for a motorcycle registration for an autocycle prior to April 30, 2020, and who requests an autocycle plate.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
LRBa1071/1 - 2020 Legislature - 2 - ZDW:kjf (c) The department of transportation shall notify an individual receiving an autocycle plate under par.
S ECTION 1.
(b) that the individual is required to destroy the motorcycle plate previously issued for the autocycle.
285.30 (5) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
(d) The department of transportation may not charge a fee for the issuance of an autocycle plate under par.
285.30 (5) (c) A motor vehicle exempt from registration under s.
(b) other than a fee for counter services.
341.05, except that a motor vehicle owned by the United States is not exempt unless it comes under par.
(e) This subsection does not apply after April 30, 2021.”.
(a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (j), or - 2020 Legislature - 2 - LRB-5459/1 ZDW:klm SENATE BILL 768 SECTION 2 SECTION 2.
285.30 (5) (m) of the statutes is created to read:
285.30 (5) (m) An autocycle, as defined in s.
340.01 (3m).
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Action History

  1. Published 3-4-2020

  2. Report approved by the Governor on 3-3-2020. 2019 Wisconsin Act 173

  3. Presented to the Governor on 2-28-2020

  4. Report correctly enrolled

  5. Received from Assembly concurred in

  6. Ordered immediately messaged

  7. Read a third time and concurred in

  8. Rules suspended

  9. Ordered to a third reading

  10. Read a second time

  11. Rules suspended to withdraw from Senate message and take up

  12. Read

  13. Received from Senate

  14. Ordered immediately messaged

  15. Read a third time and passed

  16. Rules suspended

  17. Ordered to a third reading

  18. Senate Amendment 1 adopted

  19. Read a second time

  20. Fiscal estimate received

  21. Placed on calendar 2-19-2020 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  22. Fiscal estimate received

  23. Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator LeMahieu

  24. Available for scheduling

  25. Report passage recommended by Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0

  26. Executive action taken

  27. Public hearing held

  28. Read first time and referred to Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs

  29. Introduced by Senator LeMahieu; cosponsored by Representative Magnafici

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Not signed on (131)

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SB 768 is sponsored by LeMahieu, Devin (Republican).
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