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. Residents of Kansas who own or lease such vehicles may apply for one hunter nation 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 apply at least 60 days before their vehicle registration renewal date and must pay the annual royalty payment for renewal. The license plates are non-transferable, although they can be transferred from a leased vehicle to a purchased vehicle. The bill also requires applicants to 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. The collection and remittance of the annual royalty payments will follow existing provisions in Kansas law.

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