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Shannon summarized four primary permit types: annual permits (valid one year, used multiple times; typical maximum length shown as 126 feet), standard permits (single‑trip, up to seven days, printed route), large‑structure permits (for wide or tall loads exceeding standard permit dimensions) and superloads (the largest class, often requiring bridge analysis; examples cited include loads above 150,000 pounds or with high concentrated weights). Shannon said superload routing can require bridge analysis and travel restrictions such as maximum crossing speeds; she described an example that required a bridge crossing limit of 5 mph and referenced a pictured 700,000‑pound move that required bridge load rating.

Shannon described K‑Trips, an online permitting and routing system that provides bid routes, automated route generation (subject to route restrictions), turn‑by‑turn driving directions and permit PDFs once purchased. She said KDOT maintains vertical clearance and other restriction databases used by K‑Trips and that central permitting staff handle the bulk of annual and standard permits (together accounting for roughly 60–65,000 permits per year), while district staff and dedicated superload routers handle large structure and superload reviews.

KDOT emphasized that escort companies and operators must register and that operator certification is required as of Jan. 1, 2020; Shannon said the certification involved course work and a proficiency test. Captain Steven Lareau of the Kansas Highway Patrol (commercial motor vehicle enforcement) described law enforcement's role: KHP generally does not move oversize loads itself, but it responds when loads are off‑route or present public‑safety concerns. He said troopers and local partners must find safe locations if a load must be taken off route and that permits apply to state roads; carriers should coordinate with counties if travel will extend onto county roads.

Committee members raised safety and enforcement questions. Representative Gary White described situations in his district (southwest Kansas) where very wide loads on two‑lane roads created safety and delay concerns, including a reported incident where a load closed a road and schools were affected. Shannon said KDOT can work with local jurisdictions to place long‑term width or turning restrictions where safety concerns arise and that construction and bridge weight postings are entered into K‑Trips so routes avoid restricted structures. Captain Lareau said fines for being off an assigned permit route can include a $150 penalty and that off‑route situations often require obtaining a new permit and may require temporary staging to await a legal route.

Lawmakers also discussed permit fees and revenue. Shannon confirmed that an annual permit option exists for permitted sizes and that superload permits are charged per trip (Shannon said a superload permit fee is $200 per trip; an annual permit for limited sizes is $200 per year). Committee members asked whether fees cover infrastructure damage and whether permit and enforcement structures are sufficient to protect county and local roads; KDOT staff said fee and infrastructure cost relationships would be a policy discussion for the legislature.

Shannon and KHP described coordination steps KDOT uses to update K‑Trips data: vertical clearances and major route changes are verified about annually, with more rapid updates when construction or route changes occur; districts also enter construction restrictions into the system. Shannon noted ongoing efforts to improve interstate routing compatibility, audible turn‑by‑turn guidance for escorts, and multistate preliminary routing tools. The briefing closed with committee members thanking presenters and noting possible final action on previously heard bills at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee on Transportation 03/05/2025","oneSentenceSummary","KDOT and the Kansas Highway Patrol briefed the Committee on Transportation about oversized and overweight permitting, KDOT's K‑Trips routing system, permit categories (annual, standard, large structure, superload), escort registration, and enforcement concerns, with lawmakers raising safety and local‑impact questions.","taxTitle","Committee on Transportation , Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas","taxId",18812,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6650390,"Committee hears Hunter Nation distinctive license plate bill",207,1261000,1468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2508219-12fbd9af07cb6c36bbce49e645e7b0e4&start=1261&end=1468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2508219-12fbd9af07cb6c36bbce49e645e7b0e4/thumbnail_1261000.jpg","/articles/6650390/Kansas/Committee-hears-Hunter-Nation-distinctive-license-plate-bill","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650390-84764fa481154fa738707fff2180b408/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107895&Signature=EQ~02hyDHranwgDiKkzslSli8m63FrhOKQH7GmhXDJaeDtuB3aD9yAQDNh1pIkEr0a5qqyK3qlFbXjuIxSpVgsBi7J3nzPvr9JcztDbC-LgQOuTqo9RDBhh7LFowljfSJzzJtMoQgriLvLu2uEd0LDI20JasoE~kKyHEABAejpt8ld5WO6EYLhtlVSH97RbUy9VXL2~0Nov9Mv2G9Y2xbYnDHbmnprRSAqLDiHrmSMsKJ6XurZ8Hv0CUguKvrJX6WUAQJZ27i~S8ln5XebWHIgYWO48txWxfPTptmxd4ugCwbeX6elGywDp0mKm7FOEeAoQEY~AsulisJ0h7JkG6EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee on Transportation received testimony on Senate Bill 18, a bill to establish a Hunter Nation distinctive license plate. Committee staff reviewer Chris said the plate would follow the same statutory requirements that apply to other distinctive plates under KSA 8‑141: payment of regular registration fees under KSA 8‑143, an annual logo royalty set by the sponsoring organization (described as $25–$100), initial issuance thresholds and initial design‑cost responsibilities.

Chris told the committee the Senate committee removed a provision that would have lowered the required initial guarantee of license plate orders for production. The bill's provisions were described as effective July 1, 2025, and applications would begin Jan. 1, 2026.

Senator Tyson appeared as the sponsor's designee and described Hunter Nation as a national group promoting hunting safety, conservation and hunter education. \"They do an excellent job and they also educate hunters on issues to get them involved,\" Tyson said. He also noted an organizational statistic offered in testimony: that 70% of hunters are not registered to vote; he used the figure to underline the group's outreach mission.

No neutral or opponent testimony was offered and the committee closed the hearing after questions. Committee staff noted the fiscal impact was similar to other distinctive plate bills.","Senate Bill 18 would authorize a Hunter Nation license plate under existing distinctive‑plate rules; proponents described Hunter Nation as a conservation and hunting advocacy group and the committee heard no opposition.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6650394,"Committee hears bill to create Route 66 distinctive license plate",333,0,333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2508219-12fbd9af07cb6c36bbce49e645e7b0e4&start=0&end=333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2508219-12fbd9af07cb6c36bbce49e645e7b0e4/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6650394/Kansas/Committee-hears-bill-to-create-Route-66-distinctive-license-plate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650394-99d714d717544783a9fe5187add87999/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107895&Signature=Dyrn0kTh382FYMQ9YDjEntN5xy1kka4MHaSefXHnRVaiNWHsKRIdWusQJq5u5E7D85kIdrwdEXWKSKYeje~dEpWQ1afA~SnTFReDbRxtl3IDZoukZNKUVpFguFslGq59EVDCmcaiG1tiFNvVNfoM7f2g-61FEmzBoFGdmvo09dL-jRezr-862nvU6V--SAukdmIEPW-3TShQ-GlJrtqXQAwTG5s6~qbwb7igRZ~XB2i7OZknYb96yfHp0heeqxJcPYXbbJCMRs07QeSBOfG3AL0spEnoAomBU4LvtmRF~M-OcikGsRA~oTMV~tLzupZeoyAW6e~OxDvLrerV9WV7UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee on Transportation opened a hearing on Senate Bill 98, which would authorize a distinctive license plate for the Route 66 Association of Kansas. Committee staff reviewer Chris outlined the bill's basic elements: vehicle owners could obtain the plate upon payment of regular registration fees under KSA 8‑143 plus a logo‑use royalty fee set by the sponsoring organization and payable annually, with the sponsoring organization receiving monthly royalty distributions.

Chris told the committee the distinctive plate would be subject to the requirements of KSA 8‑141, including an initial production threshold of 250 plates and payment of up to $5,000 in initial design costs by the sponsoring organization before the plate will be produced. The bill's provisions were described as effective July 1, 2025, with applications beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

Senator Kim Schallenberger, a proponent, described the local significance of Route 66 in Kansas. \"There are 13.2 miles of Route 66…they're all in Cherokee County,\" she said, and noted the route draws tour groups and international visitors; she also mentioned the approaching 100th anniversary of Route 66. Aaron Perry, identified as vice president of the Route 66 Association of Kansas, participated by Webex but experienced technical difficulties and the committee accepted his written testimony.

Committee staff noted the fiscal note was typical for a distinctive license plate. No neutral or opposing testimony was offered at the hearing, and the committee closed testimony and moved on to the next bill on the agenda.","Senate Bill 98 would authorize a Route 66 Association of Kansas distinctive license plate with an annual logo royalty set by the sponsoring organization and standard initial issuance requirements; proponents cited tourism and the highway's centennial.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6650399,"Committee hears bill to allow dealer inventory titles for non‑highway vehicles",755,337000,1092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2508219-12fbd9af07cb6c36bbce49e645e7b0e4&start=337&end=1092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2508219-12fbd9af07cb6c36bbce49e645e7b0e4/thumbnail_337000.jpg","/articles/6650399/Kansas/Committee-hears-bill-to-allow-dealer-inventory-titles-for-nonhighway-vehicles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650399-4b239c1c6fe16d11319abb9ced5329f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107895&Signature=QOnpTvmHDVlOvFiAaTIV2HoXrEYLxBTTnhP4jKT-hpkIdl7pxRD6V0uDTQ~Go-nvm8V3vnQkXF-jQ2nPMCay-P2pnjknFxSx6jMNSWIuul4aOGRFqN5kZ~fPIO2jMrEIB1XbJBvKa4R-apmS-O1bIATpmfJzDPHWPBJZS41hCpgveI0EyhEwkKEylHjWjfTQmLXKf3z~NL4DrqVp0bbodaF04nnX~TKL3VVl3Z4xtAUFb9V1BScDbd38PmFpc8Ys7DBvlXuqaD6Xq1YYOromM1XhkswMjwhGo7-9AnAOdVbT-DI4VTtmJPtCsssnEvqJw3macQGJMkEsPlTH-0MApw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Committee on Transportation held a hearing on Senate Bill 97 on a proposal to create a dealer inventory–only title for used non‑highway vehicles, bill reviewer Chris said. The change would let licensed vehicle dealers apply for a $10 title, held in dealer inventory until the vehicle is sold to a private purchaser.

Proponents and committee staff said the change is intended to resolve confusion about how dealers should handle used off‑road vehicles that previously lacked a title. Senator Stephen Owens, a proponent who said he owns a dealership, told the committee many owners of older ATVs and other non‑highway vehicles never obtained titles; without a title, owners seeking to trade in a unit often had to take the vehicle to a dealer in another state where titles are not required. \"Working with the Department of Revenue…we found the department already allowed dealer inventory titles in some cases, and this bill codifies that procedure,\" Owens said.

Deanna Shepherd, senior manager for the Division of Vehicles at KDOT (DMV), told lawmakers the bill would not make non‑highway vehicles legal for road use. \"They would not be able to be driven on the highway. They're only allowed to cross a highway to go from one field to another field,\" Shepherd said, and she explained the bill provides a way for dealers to obtain a title by bill of sale where no previous title exists.

Representatives at the hearing asked for clarifications about which vehicles qualify as non‑highway vehicles and whether titling would make them subject to highway registration. Chris and Shepherd explained the statute defining non‑highway vehicles (the committee referenced KSA definitions) already limits which vehicles are permitted for limited on‑road use; SB 97 does not change those restrictions. Representative Weigel asked whether the titling process would permit tags for road use if a vehicle later qualified; staff said the non‑highway title is separate from a highway registration and does not itself authorize general road use.

Senator Owens said the Kansas Senate previously amended the bill and that the bill had passed the Senate and been placed on the consent calendar after a 40‑0 vote in that chamber. The bill as explained by the reviser would amend KSA 8‑198 and related titling statutes to add the dealer inventory only title procedure; the title fee would be $10 paid to the county treasurer and fee disposition would follow existing statute for shifted titles under KSA 8‑145b. The bill's provisions would become effective July 1, 2025.

Committee staff noted the fiscal note associated with the bill was $1,200. No neutral or opponent testimony was presented during the committee hearing, and the committee closed the public hearing after questions and discussion.","Senate Bill 97 would create a $10 dealer-inventory-only title process for used ATVs, worksite utility vehicles, recreational off‑highway vehicles and motorcycles that qualify as non‑highway vehicles; KDOT/DMV staff and proponents said the change clarifies an existing practice and aims to ease dealer trade‑ins and future titling.","actionData","errors"]

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