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HB0074

Front license plate requirement.

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Official summary

Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: HB0074 Effective Date: 7/1/2015 LSO No.: 15LSO-0306 Enrolled Act No.: HEA 26 Chapter No.: 34 Prime Sponsor: Blake Catch Title: Front license plate requirement. Subject: Creates additional front license plate exemptions. Summary/Major Elements: This act: Exempts antique vehicles and vehicles originally manufactured without a front license plate bracket from the requirement to display a front license plate ; Amends the existing front plate exemption for custom vehicles by removing a requirement that the vehicle have been manufactured before 1968. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 10:28 AM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes concurring because the Senate deleted language requiring that vehicles must be manufactured without any means to display a front plate. They argue that since brackets are readily available for most vehicles, this provision should remain in the bill.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that front license plates are essential for law enforcement to identify offenders and believes the current Senate amendments create loopholes allowing many vehicles to avoid having them.

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Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because conversations with law enforcement revealed that the previous version created confusion and could lead dealers to stop installing brackets, causing issues for tracking vehicles.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he observed that most new vehicles already have front plates installed, and his concerns about specific sports cars were shared with law enforcement.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he owns a vehicle without a factory mounting bracket, and using an aftermarket solution causes his license plate to fall off frequently.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he owns vehicles not built with front brackets or airflow accommodations, making compliance difficult without this exemption.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill, arguing that removing the requirement for front plates hinders law enforcement's ability to read license numbers from a distance while driving.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill, stating it is a good idea for street rods and other vehicles lacking front plates that have been discussed for some time.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he owns a red Corvette without a bracket and notes that similar legislation in Nevada has caused no problems.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:11 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H Concur:Passed 38-21-1-0-02015-02-19 · House38 yes 21 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-6-0-0-02015-02-18 · Senate24 yes 6 no
Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02015-02-12 · Senate3 yes 2 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 52-8-0-0-02015-01-26 · House52 yes 8 no
Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02015-01-21 · House9 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0026 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0026Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0026House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0026LSO
  6. H Concur:Passed 38-21-1-0-0House
  7. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  8. S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-6-0-0-0Senate
  9. Amendment AdoptedSenate
  10. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  11. Amendment AdoptedSenate
  12. S COW:PassedSenate
  13. S Placed on General FileSenate
  14. Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  15. S Introduced and Referred to S08 - TransportationSenate
  16. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  17. H 3rd Reading:Passed 52-8-0-0-0House
  18. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  19. H COW:PassedHouse
  20. Amendment AdoptedHouse

Changes

Amendments

3 stored

HB0074HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by HTransportation

HB0074S2001

Adopted 2nd reading by Hastert

HB0074S3001

Adopted 3rd reading by Landen