Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB90

Introduced
1/24/23  
Refer
1/25/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The passage of SB 90 is expected to have significant implications for state laws governing vehicle registration and titles. By increasing specific fees, the state may enhance its revenue collection for transportation-related activities. The reduction in certain fees could also alleviate the financial burden on vehicle owners, encouraging compliance with registration laws. The overall impact on local government operations may vary, depending on how the changes affect their budget and administrative efficiencies.

Summary

Senate Bill 90 addresses changes related to vehicle registration and title fees in the state of Kansas. The bill proposes to increase fees for certain services rendered by county treasurers and the division of vehicles while reducing others associated with administrative costs. Additionally, it aims to modify how these fees are disposed of and eliminates the division of vehicles modernization surcharge. These changes are intended to streamline the vehicle registration process and provide a balanced approach to funding municipal transportation services.

Contention

Debate surrounding SB 90 reflects various opinions regarding the increases in fees. Proponents argue that the adjustments are necessary for covering the operational costs associated with vehicle registration services. They maintain that the changes will support the sustainability of the vehicle registration system. Conversely, critics are concerned that any fee increase could disproportionately impact lower-income residents, making vehicle registration more challenging. Therefore, the discussion around the bill highlights the tension between necessary funding for public services and the economic realities faced by residents.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 SB119

Increasing the amount of fees retained by the county treasurer, the division of vehicles or a contractor for processing motor vehicle license applications and certificate of titles.

KS SF380

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(Formerly SSB 1053, SF 80.)

KS SSB1053

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(Formerly SF 80; See SF 380.)

KS HF344

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(Formerly HF 55; See HF 674.)

KS SF80

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(See SSB 1053, SF 380.)

KS HF55

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(See HF 344, HF 674.)

KS HB2122

Increasing the annual license fees of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles, trucks and electric motorcycles and distributing the fees to the state highway fund and the special city and county highway fund, modifying the threshold limit for allowing quarterly payments of certain truck and truck tractor annual vehicle registration fees and eliminating the two-quarter grace period for truck or truck tractor owners that have delinquent quarterly payments before certain penalties apply.

KS HF674

A bill for an act relating to vehicles, including by providing for registration and titling of motor vehicles by any county treasurer, by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers, and the definitions of terms for purposes of motor vehicle franchisers, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 344, HF 55.) Effective date: 07/01/2024, 01/01/2025.

KS HB2121

Increasing the annual license fees of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles and trucks and electric motorcycles and distributing the fees to the state highway fund and the special city and county highway fund.

Similar Bills

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 SB97

Requiring vehicle dealers to apply for a dealer inventory-only title for certain used nonhighway vehicles that a vehicle dealer obtains.

MS HB837

Utility type vehicles and side-by-sides; authorize operation of on public nonstriped and gravel roads.

MS HB1122

Utility-type vehicles and side-by-sides; authorize operation of on public county and municipal roads and streets.

MS HB1240

Utility-type vehicles; regulate operation of on public roads and highways.

MS HB529

Utility-type vehicles and side-by-sides; authorize operation of on public county and municipal roads and streets.

MS HB151

Utility-type vehicles and side-by-sides; authorize operation of on public nonstriped and gravel roads.

MS HB646

Utility-type vehicles and side-by-side; authorize operation of on public county and municipal roads and streets.