House votes down constitutional amendment capping property appraisals
The Kansas House overwhelmingly voted down a constitutional amendment capping property appraisals at 4% for tax purposes.
The House voted 37-88 to reject the amendment, which...
Legislature approves broadened bill allowing child support from moment of conception
The Kansas Legislature has approved a bill that would provide a tax exemption for a fetus as part of a broader bill holding fathers...
House passes bill moving state toward single tax rate
The Kansas House on Wednesday approved a bill gradually moving the state to a single tax rate as income tax revenues beat inflation.
The House...
Kansas House approves property tax cuts, bill sent to Senate
The Kansas House on Wednesday approved a bill eliminating the state’s 1.5-mill property tax levy that funds maintenance and renovations of some state buildings.
The...
UPDATED: Constitutional amendment limiting property tax appraisals falls short in Senate
(Updated to correct that the proposed 1.5 mill levy cut applies to state buildings not schools.)
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday came up one vote...
Property tax cuts get new life in conference committee
A House-Senate conference committee late Tuesday gave new life to a bill eliminating the state’s 1.5-mill property tax levy that funds maintenance and renovations...
UPDATED: Five biggest Kansas counties come out against new property tax bill
(Updated to reflect changes made to the bill late Tuesday)
Elected leaders from the five biggest counties are urging lawmakers to oppose one of three...
UPDATED: House, Senate negotiators reach tentative deal on three major tax bills
(Updated to further clarify that new sales tax revenue wouldn't count against local governments for determining budget growth)
House and Senate negotiators worked late into...
Senate, House moving toward single income tax rate
The Kansas House and Senate have passed similar but different bills moving the state toward a single income tax rate that would be reduced...
Expanded property tax rebates for seniors, disabled veterans wins Senate approval
A bill expanding a program providing property tax rebates for seniors and disabled veterans whipped through the Senate on Wednesday with unanimous approval.
The Senate...
