The bill establishes a new distinctive "hunter nation" license plate for passenger vehicles and trucks registered in Kansas with a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less, effective January 1, 2026. Eligible owners or lessees may apply for one such license plate per vehicle, provided they comply with the registration requirements and pay the regular license fee along with a logo use royalty payment to the county treasurer. The royalty payment, which ranges from $25 to $100, is determined by Hunter Nation, Inc., which will also design the license plate with the approval of the director of vehicles.

Additionally, the bill outlines the application process, stating that applicants must submit their requests at least 60 days before their vehicle registration renewal date. It specifies that the license plates are non-transferable, although they can be transferred from a leased vehicle to a purchased vehicle. To maintain the license plate, applicants must pay the annual royalty payment, and failure to do so will require them to return the plate. The bill also mandates that applicants consent to the release of their motor vehicle record information to Hunter Nation, Inc., and the state treasurer as a condition for receiving the license plate.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1
As Amended by Senate Committee: 8-1
As Amended by House Committee: 8-1
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 8-1