State of Wisconsin To Ban MV's

[Cat Man]

Many of you know the fight we are in here in the State of Wisconsin to keep the DOT from banning MV's from the public roads. For my oversea's friends that is the northern midwest part of the states, north of Chicago

Working with the Wisconsin Legistature and the DOT and attorneys and Military Vehicle Collectors, a bill proposal has been created that will create a seperate catagory for Historic Military Vehicles. The new catagory has restriction on use. No daily drivers or commercial use. A special license plate will be issued. Registration is a one time $30 per vehicle, non expiring.

The Bill is LRB-3284/4. It is being circulated to legislators this week and next for co sponsorship and support.

If you live in Wisconsin we need your help. Please contact your State Legislators and Senators and ask them to support LRB-3284/4.
The alternative will be no MV's driven on road in Wisconsin.

We have set up a blog and posted more documents, The Complete Bill text and FAQ's.The blog is at http://wihmvbill.blogspot.com

Check the blog for updates at Wisconsin Historic Military Vehicle Bill Update

Thanks

Cat Man / collector advocate

[Bill_Wolf]

Nice work on the legislation Cat Man.

I wish New Hampshire had the same foresight.

Please keep us informed.

Bill

[Cat Man]

Our fight has continued here in Wisconsin to stop the state ban of HMV registrations.

Thanks to all of you in Wisconsin who have contacted your legislators. And to those who have followed our fight. Now we must act for your help.

Both Paul Underwood and myself with many others have been working on the Wisconsin MV issue since 2007, Paul and his team for the Pinz owners and my team for the MVPA and Wisconsin HMV clubs and owners.

Our different views are shared by a common concern to change the current state law and create a statute change to allow former military vehicles. We are getting closered to a legislated solution.

It is now very important that ALL WISCONSIN MILITARY VEHICLE OWNERS GET INVOLVED. There are several bills in committee that will create the needed changes. We support both bills. And are working to amend both, to improve the language and to allow HMV's with the least restriction possible for all MV owners.

The bills, MVPA testimony and my report and comments from the hearings are at http://wihmvbill.blogspot.com. This was updated earlier today.

If you live in Wisconsin and own an MV, please read the blog and then contact your Wisconsin legislators by phone, fax, mail or E mail and ask them to support one of the bills. You choose but do it soon.

Like the old top kick told you "Off you butt's and mount up! We got a war to win!"

Good Luck

Cat Man

[Cat Man]

Good News if you live in Wisconsin

Earlier today, and after 2 1/2 years of lobbying by HMV owners, the Wisconsin legislature's assembly chamber in full session acted on bill proposal AB592 to change the state statutes to allow Historic Military Vehicles to be registered and operated in Wisconsin.

The assembly passed the bill on a unanimous voice vote. The bill was immediately sent to the Senate were it was taken up and was passed on unanimous vote. No legislators spoke against the bill.

The measure will now go to the Governor where he is expected to sign it into law in the next few weeks.

There will be more to do in the future. We remain committed to continue to expand the statute provisions in the future as Wisconsin MV owners demonstrate the safe operation of our MV's. WE consider this "A good start".

Remember we did not give up anything. The Wisconsin DOT was able to use an existing state law to deny or cancel MV registrations. They have and they did. Our bill that passed today creates needed protection for all wheeled MV's.

THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FROM WISCONSIN WHO TOOK THE TIME TO GET INVOLVED AND LOBBY YOUR LEGISLATORS.

Cat Man