1/4/08-SB120 remained in the Senate Transportation, Tourism and Insurance Committee on Transportation when the 2007 session closed. It can be brought back for consideration during the session that begins Jan. 15.

7/9/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation, Tourism and Insurance Committee would permit police to pull over drivers in who are not buckled up. Currently, law enforcement in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Sponsored by Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, SB120 would allow for primary enforcement of the state’s seat belt law. It also would increase the fine for failure to adhere to the stricter rule from $10 to $25. No points would be assessed against violators’ driver’s licenses.
For Senate bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.
The Assembly version – AB113 – is in the Assembly Transportation Committee.