This bill proposes significant changes to Kansas motor vehicle license plate laws, 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 allows applicants to apply for these plates at least 60 days before their vehicle registration renewal and removes the requirement for a second personalized license plate on the front of vehicles. Additionally, it modifies the personalized license plate regulations to permit only one plate issuance and eliminates the 60-day application requirement for these plates.

Moreover, the bill updates the process for issuing distinctive license plates to military veterans and active service members, removing the residency requirement and the need for proof of service dated after January 1, 2022. It simplifies the honorable discharge requirement and allows applicants to request plates indicating their retired status. The bill also mandates that all vehicle owners receive a decal for their license plate, which will no longer include county designations but will display the license plate number and expiration year. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline vehicle registration processes and enhance recognition for military service members through specialized license plates while repealing outdated statutes to consolidate the legal framework.

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