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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 108: Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

SB 108 authorizes Kansas counties to impose a county-level earnings tax of up to 1% annually on both county residents (regardless of where they work) and non-residents working within the county. Counties must first obtain voter approval via a majority vote in a public election before implementing the tax. Revenue from this tax must be used to reduce the need for property tax increases, with the tax rate capped at 1% per year. The bill directly affects county residents, workers within county boundaries, and local governments seeking new revenue sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county earnings tax (up to 1%) to reduce property tax increases, promoting fiscal responsibility through alternative revenue source90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2278: Increasing the extent of property tax exemption from the statewide school levy for residential property.

HB 2278 increases the property tax exemption for residential property owners in Kansas. Starting in 2026, the exemption rises from $75,000 to $110,000 of a home's appraised value, reducing the taxable amount for eligible homeowners. Beginning in 2027, the exemption amount will adjust annually based on the 10-year average change in statewide residential property values (capped at zero if values decline). This bill directly affects Kansas homeowners with residential properties, lowering their school property tax burden under the statewide school levy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption for homeowners, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for residential property owners.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases property tax exemption for homeowners, directly reducing school levy revenue (funding source for schools) by lowering taxable value subject to school taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2038: Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit and sales tax exemption to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas and requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports to the legislature regarding the program.

HB 2038 creates tax incentives to attract film, video, and digital media productions to Kansas. It provides an income tax credit and sales tax exemption for productions meeting specific criteria, including $50,000 in qualified expenses and intended for commercial distribution (excluding news, local ads, or obscene content). The program, administered by the Secretary of Commerce, requires productions to be "Kansas-based" (with a physical presence for six months) and approved through a formal application process. The Secretary must report annually to the legislature on the program's implementation and impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits and sales tax exemptions for film productions, directly reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses under the Kansas film industry program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2096: Providing for transferability of Kansas housing investor tax credits from the year that the credit was originally issued.

HB 2096 allows Kansas housing investor tax credits to be transferred to another person or business, rather than expiring after four years. It directly affects qualified investors (who fund housing projects), project developers, and anyone who receives a transferred credit. The key change is that unused credits can now be sold or given to others to apply against their own state tax liability, with no limit on how many times the credit can be transferred. This replaces the previous rule where excess credits would expire after four years, making the credits more flexible for investors. The bill applies retroactively to credits issued for tax year 2022 and later.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows transfer of unused housing investor tax credits, strengthening tax credit program by preventing expiration and enabling continued use, directly supporting tax incentive policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows transfer of housing investor tax credits, incentivizing investment in housing projects by enabling unused credits to be monetized, directly supporting housing development funding mechanisms.92% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2067: Establishing a feminine hygiene product grant program and grant fund to award moneys to qualifying title I schools to provide feminine hygiene products to students at no cost.

HB 2067 establishes a $200,000 grant program funded by the state general fund to provide feminine hygiene products (like tampons and pads) at no cost to students in qualifying Title I schools. The program targets public schools serving grades 5-12 that receive federal Title I funding, with grants distributed based on the number of female students in those grades. School districts must apply to participate, and funds reimburse schools for purchasing products and dispensers, which must be available in women’s restrooms and through school counselors/nurses. The grant fund is replenished annually with $200,000 starting July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200k from state general fund to fund essential school hygiene products, increasing public service funding through targeted budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $200,000 state funding for free feminine hygiene products in Title I schools, directly supporting student access and well-being in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free feminine hygiene products in Title I schools via state-funded grant, improving access to essential health items for students as part of public health initiatives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement School Funding Student Health

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 68: Making and concerning certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025 and appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for various state agencies.

SB 68 allocates funding for Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2025-2027, including specific amounts for the Board of Accountancy, Abstracters' Board of Examiners, and State Bank Commissioner. It sets spending limits (e.g., capping official hospitality expenses at $1,600 annually for the Board of Accountancy) and allows limited transfers between funds (up to $20,000 yearly from the Board of Accountancy’s fee fund to its litigation reserve). The bill adjusts existing expenditure limits, such as increasing the Board of Accountancy’s 2025 budget cap and decreasing the State Bank Commissioner’s 2025 cap, while authorizing unrestricted spending for certain litigation funds in 2026-2027. These provisions ensure agencies have targeted resources while maintaining fiscal oversight through defined spending parameters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates funds with spending limits to promote fiscal responsibility in state agency budgets, aligning with budget management indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2400: Amending the definition of land devoted to agricultural use to include trail rides as a ranching activity to qualify as an agritourism activity.

This bill amends Kansas law to include trail rides as a qualifying ranching activity under "agritourism," allowing ranches offering trail rides to have their land classified for property tax purposes as agricultural land rather than commercial property. It specifically updates the definition of "agritourism activity" in K.S.A. 32-1432 to explicitly include trail rides and adjusts property tax valuation rules in K.S.A. 79-1476. This change directly affects ranches like Watkins "C" Ranch (requested by Rep. Proctor), which operate trail rides as part of their ranching business. The policy shift means such properties would receive lower agricultural tax rates instead of higher commercial rates, based on the land's agricultural productivity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill changes property tax classification to provide agritourism tax relief, allowing lower agricultural rates instead of commercial property tax.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 159: Requiring school district budget forms and summaries to include all expenditures of bond proceeds.

SB 159 requires Kansas school districts to explicitly include all expenditures of bond proceeds in their budget forms and summaries. This affects all Kansas public school districts by mandating detailed reporting of how bond-funded projects (like construction) are financed and spent, including actual costs, project timelines, and specific project identification. The bill amends existing law (K.S.A. 72-1167) to require districts to annually publish this bond spending data on their websites alongside budget summaries and historical expenditure reports. It does not change how districts use bond funds but ensures transparency by making all bond-related spending visible in required financial disclosures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires detailed bond spending reporting to promote fiscal transparency and accountability in school district budgets, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 217: Increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy.

SB 217 increases the property tax exemption for residential homeowners in Kansas. It raises the exempt value from $75,000 to $125,000 of a home's appraised value for the statewide school levy. This means homeowners pay property tax only on the value exceeding $125,000, reducing their tax burden. The change applies to all taxable years starting in 2024 and beyond.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces property tax burden for homeowners by raising exemption threshold from $75k to $125k, providing direct tax relief for residential property owners.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces school funding by increasing property tax exemption for homeowners, lowering revenue from school levy. Directly defunds public education through tax base reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 52: Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit and sales tax exemption to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas and requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports to the legislature regarding the program.

SB 52 creates tax incentives to attract film, video, and digital media productions to Kansas. It provides an income tax credit and sales tax exemption for productions spending at least $50,000 in the state, requiring at least 10% of crew to be Kansas residents and excluding news, local ads, or non-commercial projects. The Secretary of Commerce administers the program, verifying eligibility and issuing annual reports to the legislature. This directly affects producers of eligible content like feature films, TV series, and video games meeting the spending and residency criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits and sales tax exemption for film productions, directly altering tax policy to incentivize industry growth within budget/tax framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credits/exemptions for digital media production, directly funding tech industry growth in Kansas per bill's core purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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