Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB403

Introduced
1/27/26  
Refer
1/28/26  
Report Pass
2/5/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
3/10/26  
Enrolled
4/9/26  

Caption

Providing for the pheasants forever, quail forever and delta waterfowl distinctive license plates, restricting the use of material or objects covering a license plate for motor vehicles and modifying the definition of conviction in the Kansas uniform commercial drivers' license act.

Impact

The proposed changes will amend existing state laws regarding vehicle registration and license plate issuance. By establishing a payment system for these specialty plates, the bill aims not only to enhance awareness for wildlife-related organizations but also potentially provide a source of funding for conservation efforts. However, the bill also emphasizes regulations concerning how license plates must be displayed and maintained, reinforcing the need for compliance with visibility standards.

Summary

Senate Bill 403 proposes the introduction of distinctive license plates for residents of Kansas, specifically supporting organizations such as Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, and Delta Waterfowl. Upon compliance with specified provisions, vehicle owners will be able to apply for these unique plates starting from July 1, 2026, which will require a logo use royalty payment in addition to the regular vehicle registration fee. The bill aims to promote wildlife conservation efforts through vehicle registration and public awareness as each plate promotes a specific organization dedicated to preserving wildlife habitats.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding SB 403 appears to be supportive, particularly among pro-conservation advocates. Many view the bill as a creative means to engage the public in supporting wildlife and environmental conservation efforts. However, there may be concerns from those who question the necessity of additional fees for specialized license plates, suggesting that it may deter some residents from opting for these unique plates.

Contention

Notable points of contention could arise regarding the implementation of the royalty payment structure. While some view the financial contribution as a necessary support mechanism for these organizations, others may perceive it as an additional burden during vehicle registration. Furthermore, discussions on the clarity and enforcement of regulations related to license plate visibility, as stipulated in the bill, may lead to further debate among lawmakers and the public.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS HB2002

Expanding medical assistance eligibility and enacting the cutting healthcare costs for all Kansans act.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB3

Clarifying the procedures and restrictions on accepting a nomination for an elected office.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS SCR1602

Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.

Similar Bills

MI HB4401

Natural resources: hunting; pheasant hunting licensing; eliminate sunset. Amends sec. 43525c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43525c).

MI SB0238

Natural resources: hunting; pheasant hunting licensing; extend sunset. Amends sec. 43525c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43525c).

KS HB2554

Providing for the pheasants forever and quail forever distinctive license plates.

SD SB131

Revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.