This bill proposes significant changes to the licensing and registration of motor vehicles in Kansas, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. It introduces three new types of distinctive license plates: FFA, Route Association of Kansas, and blackout plates, which can be issued to owners of passenger vehicles or trucks under 20,000 pounds for a logo use royalty fee between $25 and $100. The bill also streamlines the process for personalized license plates by allowing applicants to receive one plate instead of two, removing the 60-day application requirement for personalized plates after vehicle registration renewals, and eliminating the option to display a second personalized plate on the front of a vehicle. Additionally, it modifies existing requirements for license plate design and issuance, aligns military veteran license plate documentation with updated standards, and removes the 60-day application submission requirement for military license plates.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the classification of hearses and electrically propelled vehicles as passenger vehicles and introduces a park and recreation motor vehicle permit available at registration for a fee of $15. It also simplifies the process for veterans to obtain distinctive license plates by removing the need for proof of honorable discharge and the 60-day application submission rule. The bill allows veterans and current service members from various military branches to apply for these plates, which will be issued for the same duration as regular plates, with annual renewals required. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline vehicle registration processes and enhance recognition for military service members through specialized license plates.

Statutes affected:
Enrolled: 8-132, 8-134, 8-147, 8-1