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KS SB425
KS SB425Increasing the maximum annual registration fee limit for seed retailers and wholesalers and authorizing a late fee for registrations renewed after the registration deadline.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning agriculture; relating to agricultural seeds registration fees; increasing the maximum annual registration fee for seed retailers and wholesalers; authorizing a late fee for registrations renewed after the expiration date of such registrations; providing a grace period for late registrations for agricultural seed and live plant dealers; amending K.S.A. 2-1421a and 2-2120 and repealing the existing section sections.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum annual registration fees for seed retailers and wholesalers, raising the limit for wholesalers from $300 to $400 and for retailers from $30 to $50, and also introduces late fees for registrations renewed after their expiration date. Specifically, a $25 late fee will be applied if a registration is renewed between September 15 and October 15 following its expiration, and a $50 late fee will be charged if renewed after October 15. Additionally, the bill amends the licensing requirements for live plant dealers, establishing a grace period for late renewals, with a $25 late fee if renewed between February 15 and March 15, and a $50 late fee if renewed after March 15. The bill also repeals existing sections of the law related to these fees and licenses.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture and Natural Resources (Senate)
Last Action
House Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 112-N (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb425/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb425_01_0000.pdf |
| Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_sb425_s_3624.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_sb425_01_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb425_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb425_00_0000.pdf |
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