Personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates. (FE)
The passage of AB37 would directly impact the financial obligations of gold star family members who wish to personalize their special registration plates. Under current legislation, these families must pay a personalization fee on top of general registration fees when opting for customized plates. This bill, if enacted, would ease this financial burden, making it more accessible for them to personalize their plates without incurring additional costs.
Assembly Bill 37 (AB37) aims to amend the existing statutes regarding personalized registration plate fees specifically for gold star family special registration plates in Wisconsin. The bill proposes an exemption from the $15 personalizing fee for holders of these plates. Gold star families are those who have lost a member of the armed forces during conflict, and this bill seeks to honor their sacrifice by reducing fees associated with personalized registration.
In legislative discussions surrounding AB37, notable points of contention have included the implications of waiving fees that are standard across other plate holders. Supporters argue that the bill is a necessary recognition of the sacrifices made by members of gold star families and that it aligns with broader efforts to support military families. Critics, on the other hand, may raise concerns about equitable treatment among various special group plate holders and the overall impact on state revenue from these fees.