Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 524: Requiring banks to enter into a written agreement with the state treasurer to be a depository of public moneys, increasing the market value of securities necessary to secure the deposit of public moneys, providing procedures for when a depository fails to follow the requirements of the state treasurer, modifying certain definitions, authorizing the state treasurer to assess a fee to operate the public moneys pooled method, creating the public moneys fee fund and providing exceptions to the public moneys pooled method if accounts are subject to conflicting federal law.

This bill requires banks and financial institutions that hold Kansas public funds to sign written agreements with the state treasurer, ensuring the state can control those funds if the bank fails. It increases the amount of securities banks must hold as collateral to secure public deposits from 100% to 102% of the deposit value and establishes procedures for handling situations where a bank does not follow state requirements. The legislation also creates a fee fund to cover the costs of operating the public money pooling system and allows exceptions when federal laws conflict with state requirements. These changes apply to municipal corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, and their designated depositories across Kansas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal management by increasing security for public funds and creating oversight mechanisms, promoting responsible budget practices.85% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2798: Substitute for HB 2798 by Committee on Higher Education Budget - Granting authority to state educational institutions regarding transactions involving contracts, easements and the procurement of goods and services, exempting the state educational institutions from statutes governing such transactions and authorizing legislators to request copies of certain documents.

This bill grants Kansas state educational institutions greater flexibility in managing contracts, easements, and procurement of goods and services by exempting them from certain state statutes. It allows institutions to execute contracts for facility operations, procure construction and development services with competitive bidding requirements, and grant easements for public utilities across state-owned land. The legislation also permits legislators to request copies of institutional policies and signed contracts within five business days, while maintaining oversight through state board of regents approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants state educational institutions greater fiscal flexibility in managing contracts and procurement, promoting efficient use of state resources and operational autonomy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2795: Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district.

This bill reduces the property tax rate that Kansas school districts can charge on taxable property, lowering it from the current rate to 20 mills for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, then gradually decreasing by one mill each year until it reaches 15 mills starting in the 2031-2032 school year. The measure directly affects school districts across Kansas by limiting how much tax revenue they can collect from property owners to fund general operating budgets, maintain public schools, and repay certain redevelopment bonds. Under the new provisions, most tax revenue collected must be sent to the state treasurer and deposited into the state school district finance fund, while districts are prohibited from using certain other tax authority mechanisms. The changes apply to all school districts in Kansas and take effect once the bill is published in the state statute book.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces school district tax rates, limiting revenue for public schools and potentially weakening funding for essential education services.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces property tax rates for school districts, limiting revenue available to fund general operating budgets and maintain public schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue School Funding

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 532: Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district.

This bill reduces the property tax rate that Kansas school districts can levy on taxable tangible property, lowering it from its current level to 20 mills for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, with the rate decreasing by one mill each year until reaching 15 mills starting in the 2031-2032 school year. The tax revenue collected will continue to fund general school district budgets, help cover operating and maintenance costs for public schools, and pay off certain redevelopment project bonds for districts established before 1997. Additionally, the bill prevents school districts from using specific legal procedures related to tax levies, and it directs most tax proceeds to the state treasury for the school district finance fund. This change directly affects school districts across Kansas and their property tax obligations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces property tax rates for school districts, limiting available funding for public education services and operations.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reduces property tax rates for school districts, which decreases the tax burden on property owners while maintaining funding for school operations, effectively supporting education financing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue K-12 Education School Funding

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2794: Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district.

This bill lowers the property tax rate that Kansas school districts can charge on taxable property. It directly affects school districts, property owners, and the state school finance fund. The new law sets a 20-mill tax rate for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, reduces it to 19 mills for 2027-2028, and then adjusts the rate annually to maintain the same revenue level as 2027-2028 while ensuring it never falls below 15 mills. Revenue collected under this tax must be sent to the state treasurer and deposited into the state school district finance fund, except for amounts used to pay bond debt on redevelopment projects. The bill also prohibits school districts from using certain tax increase procedures while this rate structure is in effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill lowers property tax rates for Kansas school districts, providing tax relief to property owners and promoting fiscal responsibility in education funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill lowers property tax rates for school districts, directly reducing tax burden on schools and potentially increasing available funding for education operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax School Funding

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2791: Imposing a 3% excise tax on all sports wagers, distributing the proceeds of such tax to the state school district finance fund and decreasing the statewide property tax levy for school districts by 1.5 mills.

This Kansas bill imposes a 3% excise tax on all sports wagers placed within the state, requiring individuals who make bets to pay the tax to lottery gaming facility managers, who then remit the funds to the state revenue department. The collected tax revenue is directed to the state school district finance fund, which is used to provide state foundation aid to school districts, while also reducing the statewide property tax levy for school districts by 1.5 mills. The legislation establishes new funds to manage the tax proceeds and refunds, and grants the director of taxation authority to enforce compliance and collect information from gaming facilities. This measure directly affects sports bettors, lottery gaming operators, school districts, and state education funding structures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new tax on sports wagers and directs proceeds to school funding while reducing property taxes for districts, advancing education budget and providing tax relief.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates sports wagering tax revenue to school district finance fund and reduces property tax burden, directly increasing education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Sales Tax

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 536: Providing a rebate instead of an income tax credit for the high performance tax credit program and capping the maximum rebate provided.

SB 536 changes how Kansas taxpayers can benefit from the High Performance Tax Credit Program by converting the existing income tax credit into a direct rebate payment. The bill applies to businesses investing in qualified facilities located outside of metropolitan counties and establishes specific rebate amounts based on the number of jobs created and the size of the investment. Under the new rules, businesses in nonmetropolitan regions receive $2,500 per job plus $1,000 for every $100,000 invested, while other qualifying businesses receive $1,500 per job plus the same investment bonus. The legislation also sets a maximum cap on the rebate amount and ends eligibility for new investments starting January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill converts tax credit to rebate, providing direct financial relief to businesses investing in nonmetropolitan areas, promoting economic development and fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides financial incentives through rebates for businesses investing in qualified facilities, promoting energy infrastructure development and investment in nonmetropolitan regions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2796: Providing a sales tax exemption for charitable organizations and requiring a fee for registration.

This bill amends Kansas sales tax laws to clarify and expand exemptions for charitable organizations, hospitals, schools, and other nonprofit entities while introducing a registration fee for exemption certificates. The key provision allows these qualifying organizations to purchase tangible personal property and services without paying sales tax when used exclusively for their exempt purposes, including construction projects undertaken by contractors on their behalf. The legislation also requires contractors to obtain exemption certificates from these entities and submit sworn statements after project completion to ensure materials were properly used for the intended exempt purposes. Additionally, the bill repeals existing sections of the sales tax code to align with these updated exemption rules and administrative requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for charitable organizations, hospitals, and schools, reducing their tax burden and supporting essential community services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 534: Imposing a nameplate capacity tax and a production tax upon certain wind farms and solar facilities, crediting the nameplate capacity tax and the production tax revenue to the property tax relief fund, creating the property tax relief fund, transferring moneys from the property tax relief fund to the state school district finance fund and decreasing the statewide property tax levy for schools.

This bill introduces two new taxes on large wind farms and solar facilities in Kansas, targeting those with a capacity of at least 5,000 kilowatts. The first tax is a $4 annual fee per kilowatt of capacity, while the second is a $0.001 per kilowatt-hour tax on electricity produced, both payable by the year 2027. Revenue from these taxes will be placed in a new state fund designated for property tax relief, which will then be transferred to support school district financing. The legislation also amends existing school tax laws to allow for a reduction in the statewide property tax levy for schools using these funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new taxes on wind/solar facilities and directs revenue to property tax relief and school funding, directly advancing state budget and tax policy goals.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill transfers renewable energy tax revenue to school district finance fund, increasing education funding95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes new taxes on wind farms and solar facilities, which restricts renewable energy development and increases costs for clean energy projects.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill imposes taxes on wind and solar facilities, which are clean energy sources, potentially discouraging renewable energy development and environmental protection efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Revenue Solar

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2631: Increasing the extent of property tax exemption from the statewide school levy for residential property.

HB 2631 increases the property tax exemption for residential homeowners in Kansas, raising the amount exempt from the statewide school levy from $75,000 to $125,000 of a property's appraised value. This change directly affects Kansas homeowners with residential properties who pay school taxes. The bill amends existing law to apply this higher exemption starting in 2027, reducing their taxable value for school funding purposes. The exemption applies to all taxable years beginning in 2027 and beyond.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption for homeowners, reducing their taxable value for school levies - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators for middle-income households.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces school funding by increasing property tax exemption, lowering taxable value for school levies starting 2027, directly defunding K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives School Funding

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