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WI SB297

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brad Pfaff

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new special group license plate category for persons interested in supporting the protection of pollinators, with plates displaying "Protect Pollinators" in a full-plate design

  • Requires a mandatory $25 voluntary payment for annual plates or $50 for biennial plates (issued in first year) in addition to standard registration fees

  • Appropriates $23,700 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation to cover initial plate production costs

  • Directs voluntary payment revenues exceeding $23,700 to the conservation fund for the Department of Natural Resources' endangered resources program, with 3% allocated for wildlife damage control (capped at $100,000 annually combined with other sources)

  • Requires DOT to consult with the Secretary of Natural Resources before specifying the plate's design and identifying symbols

Legislative Description

Special registration plates to support protecting pollinators and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

11/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Local Government5/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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