12/27/05-The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation voted Dec. 21 to advance a bill that would eliminate the requirement that a vehicle’s empty weight be displayed.
Under current law, a person is prohibited from operating a motor truck, truck tractor, motor bus, trailer, or semi trailer unless the vehicle’s empty weight is displayed on the side of the vehicle.
AB97, which previously passed the Assembly, has been sent to full Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.

10/3/05-Assembly lawmakers have approved a bill that would eliminate the requirement that a vehicle’s empty weight be displayed.
Under current law, a person is prohibited from operating a motor truck, truck tractor, motor bus, trailer, or semi trailer unless the vehicle’s empty weight is displayed on the side of the vehicle.
AB97, sponsored by Rep. John Ainsworth, R-Shawano, has been sent to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation for further consideration.
For bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.

4/18/05-The Assembly Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill April 12 that would eliminate the requirement that a vehicle’s empty weight be displayed.
Under current law, a person is prohibited from operating a motor truck, truck tractor, motor bus, trailer, or semi trailer unless the vehicle’s empty weight is displayed on the side of the vehicle.
AB97, sponsored by Rep. John Ainsworth, R-Shawano, has been forwarded to the Rules Committee before heading on to the full Assembly.
For bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.

2/16/05-A bill offered by Rep. John Ainsworth, R-Shawano, would eliminate the requirement that a vehicle’s empty weight be displayed.
Under current law, a person is prohibited from operating a motor truck, truck tractor, motor bus, trailer, or semi trailer unless the vehicle’s empty weight is displayed on the side of the vehicle.
AB97 is in the Assembly Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.