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HB 2201KANSASSession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law
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Kansas authorizes new FFA distinctive license plate starting in 2026

Original title: AN ACT concerning motor vehicles; relating to license plates; providing for the FFA, route 66 association of Kansas and blackout distinctive license plates; allowing an applicant for a personalized license plate to be issued one such license plate instead of two; eliminating the requirement that applications for personalized license plates be made within 60 days from vehicle registration renewals; discontinuing the option for a person to display a second personalized license plate on the front of a vehicle; modifying current requirements for the design and issuance of license plate registration decals; modifying the documentation requirements for military veteran license plates to align with updated military veteran documentation standards; eliminating the requirement for applicants to submit military license plate applications 60 days prior to vehicle registration renewals; amending K.S.A. 8-132, 8-147, 8-1,146, 8-1,194, 8-1,195, 8-1,196, 8-1,197, 8-1,198 and 8-1,199 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 8-134 and repealing the existing sections.

Last action · April 10, 2025: Engrossed on Monday, March 31, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Beginning January 1, 2026, Kansas vehicle owners can obtain a new Future Farmers of America (FFA) distinctive license plate by paying a royalty fee of $25 to $100 to the county treasurer. The measure sets application and renewal rules, requires consent to share vehicle registration records with the Kansas FFA Foundation, and takes effect after publication in the statute book.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners choosing the new specialty plate face an added annual royalty payment between $25 and $100, while registration records are shared with the sponsoring nonprofit organization.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Kansas vehicle owners

Vehicle owners may choose to apply for the new FFA specialty plate, subject to paying an additional royalty fee between $25 and $100 and consenting to the release of their registration records.

Directly affected

Kansas FFA foundation

The foundation is authorized to determine royalty fee amounts, approve plate designs, and receive collected logo use royalty payments along with applicant record information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the FFA license plate cost?
In addition to regular vehicle registration fees, applicants must pay a ranging from $25 to $100, as determined by the Kansas FFA Foundation.
Can I transfer my FFA license plate to another person?
No, registrations and license plates issued under this section are not transferable to any other person, although the director of vehicles can transfer the plate from a leased vehicle to a purchased vehicle.
What happens to my vehicle registration information if I get this plate?
As a condition of receiving the plate, you must consent to the division releasing your motor vehicle record information—including your name, address, royalty payment amount, plate number, and vehicle type—to the Kansas FFA Foundation and the state treasurer.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

23 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2025House
    Engrossed on Monday, March 31, 2025
  2. Apr 10, 2025House
    Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 4, 2025
  3. Apr 10, 2025HouseEnrolled
    Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  4. Mar 25, 2025Senate
    Conference committee report now available
  5. Mar 25, 2025SenateFloor
    Conference Committee Report was adopted
  6. Mar 25, 2025HouseFloor
    Conference Committee Report was adopted
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  1. Mar 20, 2025House
    Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed , and
  2. Mar 20, 2025SenateFloor
    Motion to accede adopted; Senator Petersen, Senator Kloos, Senator Corson, , appointed as conferees
  3. Mar 18, 2025SenateFloor
    Final Action - Passed as amended
  4. Mar 17, 2025Senate
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  5. Mar 17, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
  6. Mar 17, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
  7. Mar 11, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
  8. Mar 6, 2025Senate
    Hearing: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 8:30 AM — Room 546-S
  9. Feb 20, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation
  10. Feb 19, 2025HouseFloor
    Final Action - Passed
  11. Feb 19, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Received and Introduced
  12. Feb 18, 2025House
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  13. Feb 18, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed
  14. Feb 13, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed by
  15. Feb 11, 2025House
    Hearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 582-N
  16. Jan 31, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  17. Jan 31, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Transportation

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Connected Entities

Kansas FFA foundation
OrganizationKansas FFA foundation“Authorized to receive logo use royalty payments and approve plate design”Map →

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www.kslegislature.gov

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