All Roll Calls
Yes: 283 • No: 36
KansasSB 4032025–2026 Regular SessionSenate
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.
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Signed by Governor
transportation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Broader conviction rules for CDL drivers
The law expands what counts as a conviction for commercial drivers. It includes an unvacated guilty finding or administrative determination, a forfeited bail or collateral, a guilty or no-contest plea accepted by the court, paying a fine or court cost, or breaking release terms without bail. This applies even if the penalty is suspended or on probation. Licensing agencies and employers can use these findings in CDL decisions. The act also repeals older sections and replaces them so the new definitions and rules apply.
New wildlife plates with annual royalty
Starting July 1, 2026, you can get a Pheasants Forever plate. Starting January 1, 2027, you can get a Delta Waterfowl plate. You must be a Kansas resident with a passenger car or a truck up to 20,000 pounds. You pay the normal registration plus an annual logo-use royalty of $25 to $100 per plate. Apply at least 60 days before your renewal. You consent to share basic registration information with the group and the state treasurer. Plates are not transferable, except the director may allow a transfer if you buy a vehicle you had leased.
Stricter rules for plate display
Most vehicles must show the plate on the rear. Some vehicles, like truck tractors, antique model-year or personalized plates, concrete mixers, and certain heavy dump trucks, use a front plate. Mount the plate at least 12 inches off the ground, secure it, and keep it clean and readable. You cannot use any cover or frame that blocks or changes the plate’s visibility or reflectivity. Until January 1, 2027, officers give only a warning for frame or obstruction violations.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 105 Nay: 13
Yes: 105 • No: 13
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 37 Nay: 2
Yes: 37 • No: 2
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 102 Nay: 20
Yes: 102 • No: 20
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 39 Nay: 1
Yes: 39 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
4/9/2026SenateApproved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
4/9/2026SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 37 Nay: 2
3/27/2026SenateConference committee report now available
3/24/2026HouseConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 102 Nay: 20
3/24/2026HouseMotion to accede adopted; Representative Francis, Representative Essex and Representative Helgerson appointed as conferees
3/16/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/12/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/12/2026HouseEmergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 105 Nay: 13
3/12/2026HouseNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Senator Petersen , Senator Klemp and Senator Corson as conferees
3/12/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Transportation
3/10/2026HouseHearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 582-N
2/26/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/11/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Transportation
2/11/2026HouseConsent Calendar Passed Yea: 39 Nay: 1
2/10/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by
2/5/2026SenateHearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 546-S
2/3/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Transportation
1/28/2026SenateIntroduced
1/27/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As introduced
Enrolled
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