Paul Melotik, Wisconsin State Representative of 22nd District | www.facebook.com
Paul Melotik, Wisconsin State Representative of 22nd District | www.facebook.com
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).
Paul Melotik has co-authored or authored another nine bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Melotik graduated from Carroll University in 1979 with a BA.
Melotik, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 22nd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Janel Brandtjen.
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) |
| AB3 | 02/03/2025 | Incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE) |
Alerts Sign-up