Daniel Knodl, Wisconsin State Representative for 24th District | Official website
Daniel Knodl, Wisconsin State Representative for 24th District | Official website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "special registration plates with white lettering on a black background. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes a special registration group for vehicle owners who prefer license plates with white lettering on a black background. Members of this special group are required to make a voluntary payment of $25 for annual registration or $50 for biennial registration, with an option to pay $25 if registration is renewed in the second year of the biennial period. The Department of Transportation retains up to $23,700 or the actual initial production costs from these payments to cover production expenses, with the remaining funds deposited into the transportation fund. The plates will feature the word "Wisconsin" and the vehicle's registration number, accommodating between one and seven characters.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District).
Daniel Knodl has co-authored or authored another 11 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Knodi, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 24th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Paul Melotik.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB28 | 02/17/2025 | Special registration plates with white lettering on a black background. (FE) |
| AB5 | 02/03/2025 | Requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents |
| AB2 | 02/03/2025 | Requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time |
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