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KS SB509
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Sheridan County board of county commissioners to submit to voters the question of imposing a countywide retailers' sales tax at a rate of 0.25% for constructing a jail and law enforcement center
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Revenue from the tax would be retained entirely by the county and used exclusively for the stated jail and law enforcement center construction purpose
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The tax would automatically expire upon payment of all costs authorized for financing the construction project
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Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-187, 12-189, and 12-192 to add Sheridan County to the list of counties with special sales tax authority for specific capital projects
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Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Sheridan county for the purpose of financing the costs of constructing a jail and law enforcement center.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
2/13/2026