The bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-134 and K.S.A. 8-135, focusing on vehicle registration and ownership transfer processes in Kansas. It establishes that vehicle registrations will expire annually on December 31, with exceptions for passenger vehicles and those registered for personal use, allowing owners until the end of February to renew without penalties. The bill introduces a system for issuing decals indicating the registration year, which must be affixed to the vehicle's license plate. It also outlines procedures for transferring vehicle ownership, stating that registration and license plates will expire upon transfer, and mandates that new owners apply for registration within 60 days of acquiring a vehicle, with penalties for non-compliance.

Additionally, the bill introduces a $1.50 service fee for processing title applications to lienholders and establishes that it is unlawful to operate or transfer a vehicle without an issued certificate of title. It clarifies the requirements for endorsing and delivering the certificate of title during a sale or transfer, allowing a 60-day period for the transferor to mail the assigned title to the buyer. The bill also specifies that only one lien may be recorded on titles for vehicles with a gross weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less, while allowing for two liens on heavier vehicles. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline vehicle registration and ownership transfer processes while enhancing compliance with state regulations.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-134, 8-135, 79-5104, 8-143, 8-1, 75-5160, 79-3603, 79-3603d, 79-5102