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KS HB2496
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Taxation
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Governmental bodies may request reviews or audits for the three prior tax years
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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
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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