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Committee hears debate over HB 25-78 as farmers, agencies clash over "antique farm vehicle" rule
Summary
The House Committee on Transportation heard hours of testimony on HB 25-78, which would create a statutory definition for "antique farm vehicle" and change registration rules. Supporters said the bill fixes inconsistent county practices; revenue and transportation officials warned it could reduce highway and registration revenue by millions.
The House Committee on Transportation heard testimony on House Bill 25-78, which would create a statutory definition of "antique farm vehicle," require a decal for such registrations and extend certain exemptions so owners may register eligible trucks and tractors as antiques rather than as farm or commercial vehicles.
Supporters, including the Kansas Farm Bureau, said the bill addresses inconsistent county practices and restores prior interpretations. John Donnelly of the Kansas Farm Bureau told the committee the bill’s intent is "to basically go back to how it was on 07/07/2025" and said stakeholders were willing to work with agencies on necessary tweaks. Donnelly also said the Department of Revenue's recent guidance memo had the practical effect of increasing costs for farmers, describing the memo as…
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