Kansas's new license plate design in use after change delayed implementation

Kansas's new standard license plate is now available to the public after it was the overwhelming favorite in a public vote in December.

The "To the Stars" license plate, featuring a silhouette of the Capitol dome and a gradient blue, white and yellow background, will be issued for Kansans who are ordering new or replacement tags. A different design is available for people getting personalized tags, or for people who pay an additional fee for a custom design.

The new design was picked after backlash to what the Kansas Department of Revenue originally proposed. The department allowed Kansans to choose between five designs, and the Capitol dome design won 53% of the 270,000 votes cast.

The change in plans also delayed the implementation of new license plates, which were scheduled to go into use in January.

The state mirrored the selection process for personalized license plates earlier this month.

This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas's new license plate design in use after change delayed implementation