Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2148

Introduced
1/24/23  
Refer
1/24/23  

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 disposition of such fees and eliminating the division of vehicles modernization surcharge.

Impact

The enactment of HB 2148 will have a significant impact on state laws concerning vehicle registration and titling processes. With increased registration fees, the bill is expected to generate additional revenue to support the operational needs of county treasurers and the division of vehicles. By modifying fee structures, the bill seeks to ensure that costs associated with processing vehicle registrations appropriately reflect the services rendered. This could lead to improvements in the efficiency of vehicle registration services statewide.

Summary

House Bill 2148 addresses the registration and titling of vehicles in Kansas by amending several statutes related to vehicle fees. The bill proposes to increase certain registration and title fees while simultaneously decreasing some fees linked to administrative costs. Notably, it also repeals the existing division of vehicles modernization surcharge. These changes are aimed at adjusting fees to better cover the costs of services provided by county treasurers and the division of vehicles, enhancing overall efficiency in the registration process.

Contention

While the bill is presented as a means to ensure that fees align more fairly with services provided, there may be concerns from citizens regarding the increase in costs for vehicle registration. Some community members and legislators may argue that raising fees could disproportionately affect lower-income residents, impairing access to essential vehicle registration services. As debates around government funding and taxation continue, such measures can lead to discussions on the fair distribution of costs and the prioritization of service funding.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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.

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.

Similar Bills

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 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.