Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2360

Introduced
2/8/23  
Refer
2/8/23  

Caption

Eliminating the requirement to include a county designation on license plates.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will amend several existing statutes, specifically K.S.A. 8-132, 8-134, and 8-147, and will repeal the section mandating the county designation on license plates. The implications of this change may affect how vehicles are identified across the state, particularly in law enforcement and during vehicle registration transactions. It is likely to create a more standardized appearance for license plates and could also simplify the manufacturing process for these items.

Summary

House Bill 2360 proposes the elimination of the requirement to include a county designation on vehicle license plates in Kansas. Currently, license plates display a county designation that is used for identification based on where a vehicle is registered. This requirement has been in effect for a considerable time, and the proposed change aims to streamline the design of license plates while potentially reducing costs associated with their production and distribution.

Contention

The bill might face opposition based on whether removing county designations could lead to a loss of localized identity for vehicle owners and create challenges in regional identification. Opponents may argue that the current system helps foster community ties and provides important information at a glance. Potential supporters might argue for modernization and efficiency, viewing the change as a step towards uniformity in vehicle registration processes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2201

Providing for the FFA, route 66 association of Kansas and blackout distinctive license plates, creating the license plate replacement fund and modifying requirements for the issuance and production of license plates and the documentation requirements for military license plate applications.

KS HB2346

Providing for the back the blue license plate and the city of Topeka distinctive license plate and allowing distinctive license plates to be personalized license plates.

KS HB2289

Limiting and discontinuing the Kansas affordable housing tax credit and expanding transferability of Kansas housing investor tax credits.

KS HB2148

Increasing certain registration and title fees on vehicles for services provided by county treasurers and the division of vehicles, decreasing certain fees related to administrative costs and disposition of such fees and eliminating the division of vehicles modernization surcharge.

KS SB90

Increasing certain registration and title fees on vehicles for services provided by county treasurers and the division of vehicles, decreasing certain fees related to administrative costs and modifying the disposition of such fees and eliminating the division of vehicles modernization surcharge.

KS SB359

Providing for the Kansas City Chiefs, sporting Kansas City, Sedgwick county zoo, Kansas City royals, Kansas City current, Topeka zoo, support the troops and the first city of Kansas distinctive license plates and requiring certain license plates to have the county of registration for the motor vehicle identified on the license plate.

KS HB2706

Providing for model year license plate decals to be displayed on antique trucks and motorcycles.

KS HB2482

Providing for the 1st Infantry Division and the armed services occupation medal distinctive license plates.

KS AB457

Removes a requirement for the reissuance of certain license plates every 8 years. (BDR 43-1078)

KS HF401

Transportation; various policies provided, including establishment of special license plates and modification of veteran driver's license and identification card designation requirements, report required, and money appropriated.

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