Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 10: Providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers.

SB 10 creates property tax exemptions in Kansas for specific personal property, directly affecting owners of off-road vehicles (not used on highways), motorized bicycles, electric-assisted mobility devices, trailers under 15,000 pounds for personal use, and marine equipment (including watercraft trailers and motors). The bill exempts these items from state property taxes starting in taxable years after December 31, 2025. It amends existing tax laws to formalize these exemptions and updates application procedures for property tax exemptions. This change applies only to qualifying personal-use equipment, not commercial or farm-related property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 10 creates property tax exemptions for specified items, directly reducing tax liability for owners. This constitutes tax relief, aligning with 'support' indicators for tax policy reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2397: Increasing state financial assistance for local health departments under certain circumstances.

HB 2397 increases Kansas state financial assistance to local health departments by raising the base annual payment from $7,000 to $12,000 per department. It establishes a two-tier funding system: all applying departments receive the $12,000 base, with remaining funds distributed based on county population size. The bill also requires proportional reductions in state aid if local tax revenues for a health department decrease compared to the previous year, ensuring state support aligns with local funding levels. This directly affects all Kansas local health departments receiving state funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding for local health departments by raising base payments, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases state funding for local health departments by raising base payments from $7,000 to $12,000 annually, directly expanding public health program resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2380: Providing a postretirement cost-of-living adjustment to certain KPERS retirants who are 85 years of age or older.

HB 2380 provides a $150 monthly increase to retirement benefits for Kansas retirees aged 85 or older who are already receiving payments from specific state retirement systems (KPERS, police/fire, school, or judges' systems) as of July 1, 2025. This applies to benefits accruing after June 30, 2025, and includes both retirees and their joint annuitants or beneficiaries. The bill directly affects eligible retirees in these systems who meet the age and payment criteria on the specified date. It modifies existing retirement benefit structures without changing contribution rates or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state spending on retirement benefits for eligible retirees, directly funding a specific program within budget appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 223: Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Russell county for the purpose of financing costs of attendance centers or other school district facilities.

SB 223 authorizes Russell County to seek voter approval for a countywide sales tax on retail purchases, specifically to fund school district facilities like attendance centers. The bill amends Kansas law to allow Russell County commissioners to propose this tax after meeting standard voter petition thresholds (10% of voters or city resolutions), similar to existing provisions for other counties. If approved by voters, the tax revenue would directly support school facility costs, with the tax ending once all project costs are covered. This bill does not create the tax itself but provides Russell County the legal authority to pursue it through the established voter approval process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new sales tax to fund school facilities, directly increasing public school infrastructure funding through local taxation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes sales tax to fund school facilities (attendance centers), directly advancing K-12 infrastructure funding per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 190: Providing that payment of special assessments for years other than the year being redeemed is not required for purposes of partial redemption of homesteads with delinquent property taxes.

This bill changes how homeowners can partially reclaim property with delinquent taxes. It allows owners of homestead properties (primary residences) to partially redeem their property by paying only the current year's taxes and interest, without needing to pay special assessments for previous years. Previously, partial redemption required payment of all delinquent special assessments, not just the year being redeemed. The change applies statewide except in Johnson County, which has separate rules. This simplifies the process for homeowners seeking to avoid full tax foreclosure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces financial burden on homeowners by eliminating requirement to pay past special assessments for partial property redemption, providing tax relief for primary residences.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2012: Substitute for HB 2012 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Establishing the ethanol grant program fund and transferring an amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 from the state general fund to the ethanol grant program fund each July 1 beginning in 2026.

HB 2012 provides a $0.05 per gallon tax credit for retail fuel dealers and distributors selling ethanol blends containing 15% to 85% ethanol at Kansas retail service stations or directly to end users. The credit applies to tax years 2026 through 2031, with a yearly cap of $5 million total across all businesses. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the credit cannot be refunded. This bill directly affects businesses selling ethanol-blended fuels in Kansas, including gas stations and fuel distributors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for ethanol businesses, reducing tax liability and allocating $5M annually from general fund to ethanol program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for ethanol blends (15-85%), directly promoting renewable energy adoption in transportation fuel markets.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes ethanol use via tax credit, supporting renewable energy and emissions reduction goals as ethanol blends reduce fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes ethanol-blended fuels as sustainable transportation alternative via tax credits for retail fuel dealers85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tax Credits

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2385: Authorizing cities and counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question and to levy such tax if approved by the electors of a city or county, requiring resubmission of the question, if approved, to the electors every 10 years, allowing certain credits and exemptions against the tax, providing for deductions by public and private employers of the tax from employee earnings and providing that revenue from any such tax be pledged for certain purposes.

HB 2385 authorizes Kansas cities and counties to propose an earnings tax on nonresident workers (those who live outside the city or county but work within it), with a maximum rate of 1% annually. If approved by voters, the tax must be resubmitted to voters every 10 years for renewal. Revenue from the tax must be used for specific purposes: cities must allocate at least 50% to reduce property tax reliance, while counties must use it for general purposes. Employers must deduct the tax from employee paychecks, and the bill excludes deferred compensation contributions from taxation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new earnings tax on nonresidents with revenue allocated to reduce property tax reliance (50% for cities), promoting fiscal responsibility and diversified revenue streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 215: Excluding social security payments from household income and increasing the household income and appraised value thresholds for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax homestead claims.

SB 215 modifies Kansas property tax refund eligibility for seniors (65+) and disabled veterans by excluding Social Security payments from household income calculations and raising the income threshold from $50,000 to $80,000 annually. It also increases the maximum property value threshold for eligibility from $350,000 to $595,000, with automatic annual adjustments based on cost-of-living changes and property valuation trends. These changes apply to tax years beginning in 2025 and later, replacing previous eligibility rules under Kansas law. The bill directly affects qualifying seniors and disabled veterans seeking property tax refunds by expanding access to the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands property tax refund eligibility by excluding Social Security income and raising income/value thresholds, providing tax relief for seniors/disabled veterans per tax policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSB 215 expands property tax refund eligibility for disabled veterans by excluding Social Security income and raising income/value thresholds, directly increasing benefit access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2210: Establishing a child income tax credit.

HB 2210 establishes a refundable child tax credit for Kansas resident individuals with qualifying children. It provides credits ranging from $600 to $25 per child annually, based on household income (e.g., $600 for incomes under $25,000, decreasing to $25 for incomes over $350,000). The credit is refundable, meaning excess credit amounts are paid directly to taxpayers, and the state treasurer must issue annual reports tracking participation and costs. This affects low-to-moderate-income Kansas families with children who meet specific residency and relationship criteria defined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefundable credit for low/moderate-income families reduces tax burden, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2395: Establishing the shelter to home pet rescue act providing for an income tax credit for medical expenses spent on adopted cats and dogs.

HB 2395 creates a Kansas income tax credit for residents who adopt cats or dogs from shelters. It allows a credit of up to $250 for veterinary care, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and food in the first year of adoption, then $100 annually for subsequent years per pet. The credit applies to up to three pets per year, requires receipts and proof of spay/neuter, and limits eligibility to six years per animal. Expenses must be paid by December 1st of the tax year. This directly affects Kansas residents who adopt shelter pets and incur qualifying veterinary costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for pet adoption expenses, reducing tax burden on residents and promoting fiscal relief for middle-income households.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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