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KS HB2496

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Taxation

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Director of Property Valuation to conduct a review or audit of any public utility's property appraisal when the total appraised value decreases by more than 5% compared to the prior tax year

  • Reviews or audits are triggered only upon request from a governmental body that has authority to levy ad valorem or property taxes and has the utility's property within its taxing jurisdiction

  • Governmental bodies may request reviews or audits for the three prior tax years

  • Amends K.S.A. 79-5a02, which governs annual reporting requirements for public utilities to submit property information to the Director of Property Valuation by March 20 each year

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book

Legislative Description

Requiring the director of property valuation to conduct a review or audit of the appraisal and apportionment of the valuation of the property of any public utility when the total appraised value of property of such public utility in this state decreased more than 5% and a governmental body requests such review or audit.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Taxation

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Taxation1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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