Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 59: Providing a sales tax exemption for purchases of personal property and services, sales of personal property and purchases of construction materials and services for not-for-profit animal shelters and rescue network managers licensed under the Kansas pet animal act.

SB 59 creates a sales tax exemption for licensed not-for-profit animal shelters and rescue organizations operating under the Kansas pet animal act. These groups would no longer pay sales tax on purchases of personal property, services, and construction materials needed for their daily operations and facility maintenance. The exemption applies only to organizations meeting specific licensing requirements under Kansas law. This change would reduce operational costs for animal welfare groups by eliminating a sales tax burden on essential items like food, medical supplies, and building materials.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates sales tax exemption for animal shelters, reducing operational costs through targeted tax relief for essential service providers.92% confidence

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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

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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

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 90: Providing for a property tax exemption from local government levies to the extent of the first $100,000 of appraised value for certain owner-occupied homes and authorizing local governments to propose a ballot question to opt out of such property tax exemption.

SB 90 creates a property tax exemption for the first $100,000 of value on owner-occupied homes in Kansas, affecting homeowners with homes valued under $350,000 (adjusted annually for inflation starting in 2027). Local governments can propose ballot questions to voters to opt out of this exemption for their area - requiring a two-thirds vote for full exemption removal or a majority vote for a 50% reduction. The exemption does not apply to taxes from existing bonds or certain specific levies. This policy directly impacts eligible homeowners and gives local communities annual voting power over local tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for first $100k value on owner-occupied homes under $350k, reducing tax burden on middle-income homeowners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax exemption for first $100k value on owner-occupied homes, reducing housing costs for homeowners under $350k (adjusted for inflation), directly advancing affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives Homeownership Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2163: Providing for the preceptor income tax incentive act, establishing an income tax credit for nursing home administrators, registered nurses and registered dietitians that serve as a community-based faculty preceptor in adult care homes and medical care facilities by providing personalized instruction, training and supervision for students.

HB 2163 creates a Kansas income tax credit for licensed nursing home administrators, registered nurses, and registered dietitians who provide unpaid, one-on-one training and supervision to healthcare students in adult care homes or medical facilities. The credit equals $250 for every 40 hours of mentoring completed, with no annual limit on the credit amount. To claim the credit, preceptors must verify hours through their educational institution and confirm they received no compensation for the same training from their employer. This policy directly affects licensed healthcare professionals in Kansas who mentor students seeking careers in nursing, dietary management, or nursing home administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for healthcare preceptors, providing direct tax relief to professionals in public service roles without restricting government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit to healthcare preceptors (nurses, dietitians) for mentoring students, incentivizing workforce development in healthcare education and training.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Long-Term Care

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2308: Enacting the aviation and innovative manufacturing in Kansas act to attract businesses establishing a headquarters or engaged in aircraft assembly, electric or hydrogen-powered motor vehicle production, and other specified industries to Kansas by offering companies meeting certain employment and investment requirements an investment tax credit, retention of a percentage of total payroll tax, reimbursement of eligible employee training and education expenses and a sales tax exemption for construction costs.

HB 2308 creates tax incentives to attract businesses in aviation, aircraft assembly, electric/hydrogen vehicle manufacturing, and related industries to Kansas. It directly affects companies that commit to creating at least 250 new jobs and meeting specific capital investment thresholds. Key provisions include a refundable tax credit for qualifying investments, retention of a portion of payroll taxes, reimbursement for employee training costs, and a sales tax exemption for construction and equipment. These benefits replace standard tax obligations for eligible projects meeting the job and investment requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives (credits, exemptions) for businesses, directly impacting state tax revenue and budget management to attract economic investment.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill incentivizes electric/hydrogen vehicle manufacturing through tax credits, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires 250+ new jobs and reimburses employee training costs, directly advancing employment and workforce development.85% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2209: Expanding the current sales tax exemption for purchases by domestic violence shelters to domestic and sexual violence programs.

HB 2209 expands Kansas' sales tax exemption to include domestic and sexual violence programs, not just domestic violence shelters. The bill amends the state tax code (K.S.A. 79-3606) to remove the current restriction that limited the exemption to "domestic violence shelters" and instead covers all "domestic and sexual violence programs." This means these programs can now purchase necessary items like supplies, equipment, and services without paying state sales tax. The change directly benefits organizations providing critical support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Kansas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands sales tax exemption to domestic/sexual violence programs, providing tax relief for essential services under state tax code (K.S.A. 79-3606).95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands tax exemptions for domestic/sexual violence programs, reducing operational costs to support victim services within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands tax exemption to domestic/sexual violence programs, directly supporting mental health services by reducing operational costs for essential care providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Domestic Violence

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 210: Providing a sales tax exemption for certain purchases and sales by the Johnson county Christmas bureau association.

SB 210 creates a specific sales tax exemption for the Johnson County Christmas Bureau Association, a nonprofit organization that provides holiday assistance to families in need. The bill amends Kansas tax law to exempt the association’s purchases of goods and services used exclusively for its holiday assistance programs from state sales tax. This targeted exemption applies only to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau Association and does not affect broader tax rules. The bill directly affects the association’s ability to purchase items tax-free for its charitable activities during the holiday season.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides targeted sales tax exemption for nonprofit aiding low-income families, aligning with tax relief for essential community services.90% confidence

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