The following changes are effective July 1, 2004:
 

        · SB 147-changes the method for determining sales tax on isolated and occasional sales.  It states the base for computing sales tax shall be the stated selling price of the motor vehicle or the property tax value, whichever is higher.  It further states that for a wrecked or damaged vehicle, the actual selling price shall be used as the base for computing the sales tax.
· HB2375-increases the administrative penalties for licensed vehicle dealers who fail to file or pay sales or withholding tax for a three consecutive months.  The new penalty requires any dealer who is found to be delinquent or non-filed for the three consecutive month period to have their license suspended or revoked.
·HB2545-authorizes the insurance commissioner to require any insurance company doing business in  this state, providing motor vehicle liability insurance, to verify proof of insurance either electronically or on-line.
· HB2563-amends the property tax exemption for active duty military members. The new exemption provision exempts no more than two motor vehicles which are owned by a resident individual in the full-time military service of the United States, and is mobilized and deployed on the date of the individuals application for registration.
· HB2745-makes numerous amendments to the current salvage law. The changes are:
    -new definitions of what is a salvage vehicle
    -requires that a vehicle meeting the definition of a salvage vehicle and assigned to an insurance company be tilted as a salvage vehicle within 30 days
    -requires insurance companies to notify the owner retaining a salvage vehicle of the owner's obligation to apply for a salvage title within 30 days of the notice
     -requires insurance companies making a damage settlement to notify the division when a vehicle meets the definition of a salvage vehicle and the owner is retaining a vehicle
     -requires the division to reflect salvage status so that only a salvage title can be issued thereafter
     -makes it a C non-person misdemeanor for failure to apply for a salvage title as required by this law 
    -requires the Kansas Highway Patrol to affix a notice to a vehicle indicating it is a rebuilt salvage vehicle
    -makes it a class A non-person misdemeanor to remove, obliterate or alter the rebuilt salvage notice affixed by the Kansas Highway Patrol
· HB2746-permits a first stage manufacturer to obtain an export certificate of title using a MSO, when the vehicle is to be exported from the United States to a foreign country.  Any vehicle for which an export title is issued can never be registered anywhere in the United States.  The title will be branded "EXPORT ONLY" and contain the verbiage "For Export Only Not For Re-Title and Registration In The United States".  A stop will automatically be placed on the vehicle record when an export title is issued.
· HB2947-addresses several issues concerning distinctive license plates.   The major changes are:
    -requirement to submit up to a $10,000 non-refundable development fee for any distinctive license plate
    -requirement to discontinue issuance of distinctive license plates failing to maintain minimum levels of active registrations
    -authorizes the creation of two new distinctive plates, one for "Helping Schools" and one for Firefighters
    -authorizes Veterans tags to display decals indicating their branch of service and decals for winners of the bronze and silver star medals
· HB2949-addresses the time requirements for verification and notice on Possessory and Abandoned vehicle liens.  The changes are:
    -must obtain a verification in no more than 30 days from the time the vehicle came into possession
    -must send the notice by verified mail within 10 days of receipt of the verification
    -eliminates wrecker and tow services ability to sell vehicles and personal property valued at less than $1000 anytime
    -changes the notice publication requirements for wrecker and tow services to include city or county publications

The following changes are effective July 1, 2003:

• Title fees will increase from $8.00 to $10.00 and repossession titles will increase from $11.00 to $13.00 effective July 1, 2003.

• A city county tag may be issued to a vehicle leased by any city, county, or school district.  The law provided for registration changes, however, the property tax law remains unchanged and property tax is due on these vehicles.

• HB2189-extends the grace-renewal period for heavy trucks and trailers from February 15th to the last day of February.  The receipt verbiage for heavy trucks and trailers will read, "Renew by the last day of Feb. Enforcement date March 1st.

The following changes are effective July 1, 2002:

• Notary seals are no longer required on titles and bills of sale on transactions which occur after July 1, 2002.

• The State of Kansas will allow Kansas dealers to attach one additional reassignment addendum (rider) to any certificate of title, and will allow a rider to be attached to Kansas titles by out of state dealers.

• HB2675-Permits purchasers of personalized license plates to display a plate on the front of a vehicle at their option.

• HB3032-Imposes a local compensating use tax on the intrastate sale of motor vehicles.  The local compensation use tax will apply when the combined local sales tax rates imposed at the residence, or place of business of the purchaser, exceeds the combined local sales tax rates imposed at the location of the selling dealership.  The change also applies to isolated and occasional sales between individuals.

• HB2656-A surviving spouse or other family member will be permitted to keep the Pearl Harbor Survivor tag, however it cannot be displayed on a vehicle.

• HB2662-Repeals the rule and regulation authority of the Secretary of Revenue to charge fees for disabled placards and ID cards.  It also repeals the $3.00 county service fee for placards and ID cards.  This also permits ARNP (advanced registered nurse practitioner) and PA (physicians assistant) to sign and authorize the disabled parking applications.

• HB2653-Provides a specific exemption from inspection by the KHP for any antique vehicle having a model year prior to 1950.