The bill establishes a new distinctive license plate for the Kansas FFA (Future Farmers of America) organization, allowing residents of Kansas who own or lease passenger vehicles or trucks registered for a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less to apply for one FFA license plate starting January 1, 2026. Applicants must comply with specific provisions, including paying a logo use royalty fee ranging from $25 to $100, as determined by the Kansas FFA foundation, which will be paid to the county treasurer. The bill outlines the application process, which must be completed at least 60 days before the vehicle's registration renewal date, and specifies that the license plate is non-transferable, although it can be transferred from a leased vehicle to a purchased vehicle.
Additionally, the bill mandates that annual renewals of the FFA license plate registration require payment of the royalty fee, and if the fee is not paid, the applicant must return the license plate to the county treasurer. The Kansas FFA foundation, with the director of vehicles' approval, will design the license plate, and applicants must consent to the release of their motor vehicle record information to the foundation and the state treasurer. The act will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas register.