Seed Retailer Registration Fee Increase and Late Fee Authorization

Kansas Legislative Events

Published April 3rd, 2026

Detected April 4th, 2026

Summary

Kansas Governor signed SB425 into law on April 3, 2026, raising the maximum annual registration fee limits for seed retailers and wholesalers under Kansas seed law. The bill also authorizes a late fee for registrations renewed after the deadline. The Senate passed the bill 37-3 and the House passed it 121-3.

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What changed

Kansas SB425 amends the state's seed retailer registration fee structure by increasing the maximum annual fee limits for both seed retailers and wholesalers. The legislation also authorizes imposition of a late fee for any registration renewed after the established deadline.

Seed retailers and wholesalers operating in Kansas should review their current registration status and fee obligations under the amended law. While no specific compliance deadline is stated in the bill text, regulated entities should monitor for implementing regulations from the Kansas Department of Agriculture that may establish the effective date and late fee amounts.

What to do next

Review current seed retailer registration fees against new maximum limits
Ensure registration renewals are submitted before the deadline to avoid late fees
Monitor Kansas Department of Agriculture for implementing regulations

Penalties

Late fees authorized for registrations renewed after the deadline (specific amounts to be determined by implementing regulations)

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / Kansas / SB425 Signed by Governor SB425 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09

Increasing the maximum annual registration fee limit for seed retailers and wholesalers and authorizing a late fee for registrations renewed after the registration deadline.

Bill Details

State Kansas

Session 2025-2026 Regular Session

Chamber Senate

Official Source kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb425/

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Action History

2026-04-09 S Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026 2026-03-24 S Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 2026-03-18 H House Emergency Final Action - Passed; Yea: 121 Nay: 3 2026-03-18 H House Committee of the Whole - Be passed 2026-03-11 H House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources 2026-03-04 H House Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 112-N 2026-02-24 H House Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources 2026-02-24 H House Received and Introduced 2026-02-18 S Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 37 Nay: 3 2026-02-17 S Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended 2026-02-17 S Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted 2026-02-12 S Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources 2026-02-11 S Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 144-S 2026-01-30 S Senate Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources 2026-01-29 S Senate Introduced

Votes

2026-02-18 Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 37 Nay: 3 Yea: 37 Nay: 3 2026-03-18 House Emergency Final Action - Passed - Yea: 121 Nay: 3 Yea: 121 Nay: 3