Kansas legislators approved late Sunday an increase in vehicle registration fees to provide extra funds for the state Highway Patrol to hire additional troopers.
The votes on the bills were 92-27 in the House and 36-4 in the Senate.
The bill also includes another fee increase to provide additional funds for a center in Hutchinson that trains law enforcement officers.
Vehicle registration fees would increase a total of $3.25. Most vehicle owners now pay $35.