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KS SB280

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Assessment and Taxation

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires majority voter approval at an election for any taxing entity to increase its total property tax levy by more than the annual inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026

  • Excludes new construction and new improvements from the levy increase calculation, allowing taxation of new structures without triggering the voter approval requirement

  • Exempts statutorily prescribed mill rate levies under K.S.A. 72-5142, 76-6b01, and 76-6b04 from the voter approval requirement

  • Elections must follow procedures established in K.S.A. 10-120

Legislative Description

Requiring the approval by a majority of electors voting at an election in order for the governing body of any taxing entity to increase its total amount of property tax to be levied by more than the annual rate of inflation.

Last Action

Senate Hearing continuation: Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 548-S

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Assessment and Taxation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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