SESSION OF 2024
SUPPLEMENTAL NOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2482
As Amended by House Committee on
Transportation
Brief*
HB 2482, as amended, would authorize issuance of 1st
Infantry Division and Armed Services Occupation Medal
distinctive license plates.
For each of these license plates, the bill would authorize
issuance of the license plate for use on a passenger vehicle
or truck registered for a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or
less. The bill would require an applicant to furnish proof
satisfactory to the Director of Vehicles (Director), Kansas
Department of Revenue (KDOR), of meeting the eligibility
requirements for each plate.
The bill would require the applicant to meet the following
conditions to be eligible:
●For the 1st Infantry Division plate:
○Be currently serving in any unit of the 1st
Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, the Fort
Riley Garrison, or a unit assigned to the Fort
Riley Garrison; or
○Has separated from the U.S. military, was
honorably discharged, and served at least 9
months in any unit of the 1st Infantry Division,
the Fort Riley Garrison, or a unit assigned to
the Fort Riley Garrison.
●For the Armed Services Occupation Medal plate:
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*Supplemental notes are prepared by the Legislative Research
Department and do not express legislative intent. The supplemental
note and fiscal note for this bill may be accessed on the Internet at
http://www.kslegislature.org ○Awarded the Army of Occupation Medal or the
Navy Occupation Service Medal.
The bill would require the application to be made at least
60 days prior to a person’s renewal of registration date, on a
form provided by the Director.
These license plates would be exempt from
requirements the person receiving the plate pay a distinctive
license plate fee, for a minimum number to be ordered before
issuance, and for payment of an amount to defray the costs
of the Division of Vehicles, KDOR, to develop the license
plate. Neither type of license plate would be transferable to
another person.
The bill would authorize the surviving spouse or other
family member to possess the license plate in the event of the
death of the person eligible for the license plate. However, the
license plate could not be displayed on any vehicle.
Background
As amended by the House Committee on
Transportation, the bill includes provisions of HB 2482 and
HB 2558.
HB 2482 (1
st
Infantry Division Plate)
The bill was prefiled for introduction by Representative
Dodson on December 13, 2023.
House Committee on Transportation
In the House Committee hearing, proponent testimony
was provided by Representative Butler, Representative
Johnson, and a former member of the 1
st
Infantry Division.
The proponents generally stated the bill would allow Kansans
who are current and former members of the 1
st
Infantry
2- 2482 Division to show their pride for their service and their support
of the armed services.
No other testimony was provided.
The House Committee amended the bill to insert the
contents of HB 2558, while retaining the contents of HB 2482.
HB 2558 (Armed Services Occupation Medal Plate)
HB 2558 was introduced by the House Committee on
Veterans and Military at the request of Representative Garber
on behalf of a retired Army sergeant.
House Committee on Transportation
In the House Committee hearing, proponent testimony
was provided by Representative Garber and a retired Army
sergeant. The proponents generally stated the bill would
allow Kansans who are recipients of the Armed Services
Occupation Medal to show pride for their service and their
accomplishments in the armed services.
No other testimony was provided.
Fiscal Information
HB 2482 (1
st
Infantry Division Plate)
According to the fiscal note prepared by the Division of
the Budget on the bill as introduced, KDOR indicates
enactment of the bill would increase its expenditures by
$4,780 in FY 2025 for administrative costs related to the new
license plates. Any fiscal effected associated with enactment
of the bill is not reflected in The FY 2025 Governor’s Budget
Report.
3- 2482 HB 2558 (Armed Services Occupation Medal Plate)
According to the fiscal note prepared by the Division of
the Budget on the bill as introduced, KDOR indicates
enactment of the bill would increase its expenditures by
$4,410 in FY 2025 for administrative costs related to
designing and manufacturing the new license plates. Any
fiscal effected associated with enactment of the bill is not
reflected in The FY 2025 Governor’s Budget Report.
Distinctive license plate; 1st Infantry Division; Armed Services Occupation Medal;
military; motor vehicles; fees
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