The bill revises Kansas law concerning military veteran license plates for motor vehicles by updating documentation requirements and removing the previous stipulation that applications must be submitted at least 60 days before vehicle registration renewals. Key changes include the elimination of the 60-day advance proof of military service requirement and the introduction of acceptable documents for verifying veteran status, such as a Kansas driver's license with a veteran designation or a discharge document. The amendments apply to multiple sections of K.S.A., specifically 8-1,146, 8-1,194, 8-1,195, 8-1,196, 8-1,197, 8-1,198, and 8-1,199, and repeal the previous versions of these sections to streamline the process for veterans seeking distinctive license plates.

Additionally, the bill establishes a distinctive license plate for current members and veterans of the United States Space Force, allowing eligible individuals to request a plate that designates their service. It removes the requirement for proof to be submitted according to rules set by the secretary of revenue and eliminates the 60-day application advance notice. The bill also specifies that the license plate can indicate if the individual is a retired member of the Space Force upon request. The act will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas Register, rather than the statute book, as was previously required.

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