Mary Felzkowski, Wisconsin State Senator for 12th District | Facebook
Mary Felzkowski, Wisconsin State Senator for 12th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "the weight limit for utility terrain vehicles".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends existing legislation to increase the maximum allowable weight for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) from 3,000 pounds to 3,500 pounds, excluding fluids. Under current law, UTVs are defined as commercially manufactured motor-driven devices not classified as golf carts, low-speed vehicles, dune buggies, mini-trucks, or tracked vehicles, primarily intended for off-highway use and meeting specific size and equipment standards. The change outlined in the bill allows for heavier UTVs, adjusting the limitations on the weight of these vehicles while maintaining the existing classification and usage restrictions.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Scott Krug (Republican-72nd District), Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), Senator Mark Spreitzer (Democrat-15th District), and Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Robert Brooks (Republican-59th District), and Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), along with 22 other co-sponsors.
Mary Felzkowski has authored or co-authored another 12 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with all of them being adopted.
Felzkowski graduated from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls in 1986 with a BS.
Felzkowski, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2021 to represent the state's 12th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Tom Tiffany.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB339 | 06/19/2025 | The weight limit for utility terrain vehicles |
| SB296 | 05/30/2025 | Enumeration of projects in the Authorized State Building Program, modifications to building program project budgets, selection of project architects and engineers, single prime contracting, agency cooperation with energy conservation contractors, timeline for claims before the Claims Board, and making a transfer to the state building trust fund. (FE) |
| SB203 | 04/16/2025 | Regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE) |
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