Jeffrey Mursau, Wisconsin State Representative of 36th District | Facebook
Jeffrey Mursau, Wisconsin State Representative of 36th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles with out-of-state registrations".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends Wisconsin statutes to ensure that vehicles with out-of-state registration that meet the state's definitions of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) are recognized as such and are subject to existing legal requirements for ATVs and UTVs, regardless of the designation on their out-of-state registration. Vehicles not meeting these definitions will not be considered ATVs or UTVs and will not be granted a nonresident trail pass for public operation on ATV trails. The bill also revises the definition of "public all-terrain vehicle corridor" to include ATV routes and hybrid trails, which connect ATV trails and allow both ATVs and motor vehicles to traverse the same surfaces. Additionally, the term "vehicle" will exclude UTVs unless specifically stated by statute. The effective date is not mentioned in the provided sections.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Howard L. Marklein (Republican-17th District), Representative Cindi Duchow (Republican-97th District), Representative Nate L. Gustafson (Republican-55th District), Representative Jerry L. O'Connor (Republican-60th District), and Representative Robert Wittke (Republican-63rd District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Senator Brad Pfaff (Democrat-32nd District).
Jeffrey Mursau has co-authored or authored another 118 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Mursau, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2005 to represent the state's 36th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Lorraine Seratti.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB221 | 04/23/2025 | All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles with out-of-state registrations |
| AB151 | 04/02/2025 | A presumption that equalizing physical placement to the highest degree is in the child’s best interest |
| AB131 | 03/13/2025 | Programs and requirements to address PFAS |
| AB130 | 03/13/2025 | Exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE) |
| AB129 | 03/13/2025 | Providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE) |
| AB93 | 02/28/2025 | The distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE) |
| AB49 | 02/17/2025 | A minor’s authority to consent to health care |
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