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KS SB303

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Virgil Peck

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Labette County's board of county commissioners may submit to voters a countywide retailers' sales tax at a rate of 0.125% to provide financial support to fire departments located in the county

  • The tax would expire after five years from the date first collected, but may be extended or reenacted for additional five-year periods through subsequent voter approval

  • Revenue from the tax would be retained entirely by the county and used exclusively for fire department support, not subject to the standard apportionment formula between the county and cities

  • Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-187, 12-189, and 12-192 to add Labette County to the list of counties with special countywide sales tax authority

  • Takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Labette county for the purpose of providing financial support to fire departments located in the county.

Last Action

House Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 346-S

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Taxation2/24/2026
Assessment and Taxation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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