The bill establishes a new "hunter nation" distinctive license plate for passenger vehicles and trucks registered in Kansas, effective January 1, 2026. It allows residents to apply for one such plate per vehicle, contingent upon payment of a logo use royalty fee ranging from $25 to $100, as determined by Hunter Nation, Inc. The bill also amends existing laws regarding the issuance of distinctive license plates by decreasing the required guarantee number for production from 250 to 100 plates, and it introduces provisions for the transfer of plates between leased and purchased vehicles. Additionally, it mandates that applicants consent to the release of their motor vehicle record information to Hunter Nation, Inc., and the state treasurer.

The bill repeals previous sections of the law related to distinctive license plates, specifically K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 8-1,141 and 8-1,141a, and modifies the requirements for the issuance and renewal of such plates. It specifies that the director of vehicles will discontinue any distinctive license plate that fails to meet the new issuance thresholds. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book, streamlining the process for obtaining and maintaining distinctive license plates in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1
As Amended by Senate Committee: 8-1