Budget & Taxes in Kansas

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1620: Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and the threat to national security that such debt poses.

This legislative bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the United States national debt as a serious threat to national security. It directly affects the U.S. Congress by urging them to establish a regular order for budgeting to address the growing debt. The resolution cites specific data points, such as the current debt level and projections for Social Security and Medicare depletion, to support its findings. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official statement of concern from the Kansas legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1612: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas by allowing the legislature to contract public debt and pledges to the payment thereof the full faith, credit and taxing power of the state and giving the legislature authority over all matters concerning the contracting of public debt.

This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to allow the state legislature to borrow money by pledging the state's full faith, credit, and taxing power. Currently, the state is restricted in its ability to issue certain types of debt, such as general obligation bonds, which are often used to secure lower interest rates. If passed, the legislature would gain the authority to decide when and how to incur this debt, provided they determine it is cost-effective and efficient for the state. The change would also give the legislature control over all rules regarding the issuance of public debt, including the types of bonds that can be sold. This amendment would not take effect until the 2026 legislative session.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5025: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessed valuation for real property used for residential purposes from 111/2% to 9%.

This bill proposes to change the state constitution to lower the property tax assessment rate for residential real estate in Kansas from 11.5% to 9%. The change would directly affect homeowners and communities with mobile or manufactured homes by reducing the percentage of their property's value used to calculate taxes. If approved by voters, the new rate would apply to properties starting January 1, 2027, while other property classes like agricultural land and commercial buildings would keep their current assessment percentages.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5035: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.

This bill proposes to add a property tax exemption for seniors in Kansas, specifically targeting homeowners aged 60 or older who live in their primary residence. The key provision would exempt this residential property from all school district property tax levies, while other taxes on the property would remain unchanged. This change is designed to reduce the financial burden of school taxes on older Kansans without altering the overall property tax structure for other groups.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Tags Seniors

failed · Kansas · House Mar 27, 2025

HCR 5011: Senate Substitute for HCR 5011 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property classified as mobile homes.

This bill proposes amending the Kansas Constitution to cap annual increases in the taxable value of real property and mobile homes used for residential purposes at 3%. The limit applies starting in the 2026 tax year, with the initial calculation based on the 2022 appraised values. Exceptions to this cap are allowed if the property undergoes new construction, improvements, a change in assessment class, loss of tax exemptions, or a change in legal description. Additionally, the capped value would carry over to new owners if the property is sold, unless the legislature creates specific exceptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1619: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessment percentage used to determine the assessed value of real property used for residential purposes and mobile homes used for residential purposes from 11½% to 9% for purposes of property taxation.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 1619 proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to lower the property tax assessment rate for residential real estate and mobile homes from 11.5% to 9%. This change would directly affect homeowners and mobile home residents by reducing the percentage of their property's market value used to calculate their tax liability. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and subsequent approval by state voters to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5010: Supporting the authorization and funding of the public safety autonomous technologies research, testing, certification and commercialization program and the passage of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2025 .

This resolution expresses support for federal funding and authorization of a program designed to research and develop affordable, domestically made drones for public safety use. It specifically encourages the U.S. Department of Commerce to fund projects that create small, uncrewed aerial systems in the United States to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers. The document also endorses the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025, which restricts the federal government and its grant recipients from purchasing or operating DJI drones. Additionally, the resolution supports a provision requiring the Department of Defense to assess and potentially ban DJI drones within a year due to security concerns.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Procurement Emerging Technology

failed · Kansas · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SCR 1603: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to value residential real property, commercial and industrial real property and mobile homes personal property based on the fair market value or average fair market value and providing that the legislature may provide by law for the freezing of property tax valuations for owner-occupied residential property of qualifying seniors.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Kansas that would limit how much property tax assessments can increase each year for most real estate and mobile homes. Under the new rules, the taxable value of these properties could rise by no more than 3% annually, unless the property is newly built, improved, sold, or reclassified. The amendment also allows the state legislature to create specific laws that freeze tax valuations for owner-occupied homes belonging to qualifying seniors. By embedding these limits in the state constitution, the change would establish a permanent cap on assessment growth rather than relying on temporary statutes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 6032: urging the U.S. Congress to fully fund the federal government's original funding promise under the individuals with disabilities education act

This Kansas House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to fulfill its original promise to fund 40% of the average per-student costs for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The bill directly affects state and local school districts, which currently must cover the remaining costs because the federal government has never paid its promised share. By requesting this federal funding, the resolution aims to relieve the financial burden on states and localities, which often leads to cuts in other educational programs or tax increases. The text does not create new laws but serves as a formal request to the federal government to meet its existing funding commitment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Special Education

signed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 82: Providing tax credits for expenditures for lockable gun and ammunition storage and the retail sale of higher ethanol blends of fuel, discontinuing the tax credit for qualified alternative-fueled motor vehicle property or fueling station expenditures, repealing the agritourism liability insurance, assistive technology contributions, declared disaster capital investment, owners promoting employment across Kansas and swine facility improvement tax credits and expanding the eligibility for applicable expenses under the child day care services assistance tax credit.

SB 82 allows rural emergency hospitals in Kansas that previously provided skilled nursing care to convert up to 10 swing beds into skilled nursing facility beds. To qualify, hospitals must be currently licensed as rural emergency hospitals, have held a prior hospital license, and have offered skilled nursing or swing bed services for at least one year without safety violations. The bill requires the Secretary for Aging and Disability Services to grant physical environment waivers upon application, enabling these hospitals to transition beds without meeting full nursing facility requirements. This policy directly affects eligible rural hospitals seeking to expand care access in underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care

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