Bill > HB157

This bill establishes a new "Friends of Kentucky Agriculture" special license plate and requires its perpetual production. The new license plate will have an initial fee of $28, with $12 going to the state transportation cabinet, $6 to the county clerk, and $10 being dedicated to the agricultural program trust fund. The renewal fee will be $23, with $12 going to the transportation cabinet, $6 to the county clerk, and $5 being directed to the agricultural program trust fund. The bill amends two existing statutes (KRS 186.162 and KRS 186.166) to add this new specialty plate to the list of available license plates and ensure its ongoing production. Special license plates in Kentucky are unique vehicle registration plates that identify the driver's affiliation with or support for a specific group or organization, with a portion of the fees typically supporting that organization's work or mission. This new agricultural-themed plate will provide a way for Kentuckians to show their support for the state's agricultural sector while generating additional funding for agricultural programs.