Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

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 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 26: Providing a sales tax exemption for certain purchases by bowling centers.

SB 26 would exempt specific purchases made by bowling centers in Kansas from the state's sales tax. This means bowling centers would not pay sales tax on qualifying items they buy for their operations, such as equipment or supplies. The bill amends Kansas' sales tax law (K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3606) to add bowling centers to the list of businesses eligible for this exemption. This change directly affects bowling centers by lowering their operating costs for qualifying purchases.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption for bowling centers, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management by limiting government income.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2081: Substitute for HB 2081 by Committee on Taxation - Providing a sales tax exemption for community pharmacies serving medically underserved individuals and families.

This bill would exempt community pharmacies serving medically underserved areas from paying sales tax on their business purchases. It directly affects local pharmacies in communities with limited healthcare access, including those providing services to low-income or rural residents. The key provision removes sales tax for pharmacy purchases used to serve medically underserved patients, reducing operating costs for these providers. This policy change applies specifically to pharmacies meeting the "medically underserved" criteria defined in the bill. The exemption modifies Kansas' existing tax code to include these pharmacies under the sales tax exemption list.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts community pharmacies from sales tax on business purchases, reducing costs for providers serving medically underserved low-income/rural communities.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts community pharmacies in underserved areas from sales tax, reducing operating costs to improve healthcare access for low-income/rural residents.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 107: Providing a sales tax exemption for period products, diapers and incontinence products.

SB 107 would remove sales tax from period products, diapers, and incontinence products purchased by consumers in Kansas. This tax exemption directly affects all Kansas residents who buy these essential hygiene items, making them more affordable. The bill amends Kansas tax law (K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3606) to add these products to the list of exempt items, similar to how other necessities like certain food items are treated. The change would take effect upon the bill's passage, reducing the cost for buyers at retail stores.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes sales tax on essential hygiene items, providing direct tax relief to consumers and aligning with fiscal responsibility by exempting necessities like food items.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves sales tax on essential hygiene products (period, diapers, incontinence), improving affordability and access to health-related necessities critical for public health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2211: Providing funding for STAR bond districts to replace lost food sales tax revenue.

HB 2211 provides financial compensation to cities and counties with STAR bond districts established before December 31, 2022, for lost food sales tax revenue. The bill creates a "STAR bonds food sales tax revenue replacement fund" to pay districts the difference between actual tax revenue collected and what would have been collected at a 6.5% state sales tax rate on food sales. Starting in July 2025, the state will calculate and transfer these funds monthly from the general fund to the replacement fund, which then pays eligible districts. Payments continue until all bond obligations for the district are fully covered, after which no further payments are made.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state funding to replace lost food sales tax revenue for STAR districts, ensuring fiscal stability for local governments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Debt & Bonds Sales Tax

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2077: 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.

HB 2077 exempts licensed Kansas animal shelters and rescue organizations (under the Kansas Pet Animal Act) from paying sales tax on purchases of necessary items like food, medical supplies, and construction materials. It amends Kansas' sales tax law (K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3606) to add these organizations to the list of exempt entities, covering both direct purchases and construction services. The exemption applies to tangible personal property, services, and construction materials used for shelter operations and facility improvements. This policy change directly lowers operating costs for qualifying not-for-profit animal welfare organizations in Kansas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides sales tax exemption for non-profits, reducing tax burden on eligible animal shelters per K.S.A. 79-3606 amendment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2004: Senate Substitute for HB 2004 by Committee on Government Efficiency - .Requiring the secretary for children and families and the office of inspector general to exchange information and documents related to cash assistance, childcare assistance and food assistance fraud investigations and requiring the secretary for children and families and the secretary of health and environment to execute a memorandum of understanding or other written data-sharing instrument upon written request of the United States department of agriculture or the United States department of health and human services and comply with data requests from such federal agencies.

HB 2004 would authorize Seward County to impose a countywide sales tax on retail purchases, subject to voter approval through an election. The tax revenue would specifically finance roadway and bridge construction, maintenance, and improvements within the county. The bill amends Kansas law (K.S.A. 12-187, 12-189, and 12-192) to add Seward County to the list of counties permitted to use this tax for infrastructure projects. The measure passed committee in March 2025 and is awaiting full legislative consideration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new county sales tax for infrastructure funding, increasing government spending on public works projects per bill's purpose.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county sales tax specifically for roadway/bridge construction and maintenance, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Bridges

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2390: Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Jackson county for the purpose of supporting hospital services in the county.

HB 2390 amends Kansas tax law to allow Jackson County to impose a countywide retailers' sales tax (subject to voter approval) specifically for funding hospital services within the county. This replaces the previous use of a similar tax for the Banner Creek reservoir project, as referenced in historical elections. The key mechanism requires Jackson County's governing body to seek voter approval via election or petition (10% of eligible voters) before implementing the tax. The tax revenue would directly support local hospitals, affecting county residents through healthcare services and potential tax changes. This is a policy change to redirect existing tax authority toward healthcare infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables county sales tax specifically for hospital services, directly allocating tax revenue to fund essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill specifically allocates county sales tax revenue to fund hospital services, directly increasing healthcare funding for county hospitals per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Hospitals

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