KS HB2443

Natural gas storage facilities constructed after January 1, 2026, that are located within a single Kansas county and do not cross state boundary lines will be excluded from the definition of "public utility" for property tax purposes

Amends K.S.A. 79-5a01 to add this new exclusion to the existing list of entities not classified as public utilities, which already includes rural water districts, certain oil/gas production gathering lines, and renewable energy generators

Changes the applicable date for the public utility definition provisions from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2025

Requested by Representative Hoheisel on behalf of CATALYST and introduced through the House Committee on Taxation

Takes effect upon publication in the statute book