Thu, December 26, 2024

State park stickers, EV tax, affordable housing: New Wisconsin laws taking effect Jan. 1

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While most laws in Wisconsin go into effect almost immediately after the governor signs them, some are scheduled for the start of the new year.
The article from MSN discusses several new laws taking effect in Wisconsin starting January 1, 2024. Key changes include the requirement for electric vehicle owners to pay an annual $175 surcharge to fund road maintenance, reflecting the state's effort to compensate for lost gas tax revenue. Additionally, state park admission stickers will now cost $28 for residents and $38 for non-residents, with an increase in the price of trail passes to $25. The legislation also addresses housing by allowing the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family zoning areas to promote affordable housing options. Other changes include modifications to alcohol regulations, such as allowing winemakers to ship directly to consumers and simplifying the process for obtaining temporary liquor licenses. Furthermore, there are updates to laws concerning reckless driving, with increased penalties, and changes in how local governments can manage their finances, including the ability to exceed levy limits for emergency services.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/state-park-stickers-ev-tax-affordable-housing-new-wisconsin-laws-taking-effect-jan-1/ar-AA1wvT3O ]