The bill amends Kansas statutes to increase annual license fees for electric and electric hybrid vehicles, trucks, and electric motorcycles. The new fee structure sets the annual fee for electric hybrid vehicles at $85, plug-in electric hybrids at $100, and all-electric vehicles at $165. The collected fees will be allocated to the state highway fund and the special city and county highway fund. Additionally, the bill repeals previous sections of law that established lower fees for these vehicles, reflecting a shift towards encouraging electric vehicle use while ensuring they contribute to road maintenance.

Moreover, the bill introduces a multi-year registration option for trailers, semitrailers, or pole trailers exceeding 12,000 pounds, allowing owners to register for five years by paying a fee equivalent to five times the annual registration fee. If the annual fee increases during this period, owners will be responsible for the increased fee for the remaining years. The bill also outlines the collection and distribution of registration and title fees, including allocations for administrative costs, and repeals certain existing statutes related to vehicle registration. It is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-143, 8-145, 79-3425c
As Amended by House Committee: 8-143, 8-145, 79-3425c