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

HB 2546 would allow Labette County to impose a countywide retailers' sales tax (requiring voter approval via petition) to directly fund fire departments within the county. The bill amends Kansas law to add Labette County to the list of counties permitted to use this tax for fire department support, similar to existing authorizations for other county projects like courthouses or reservoirs. Revenue generated would be dedicated solely to fire department needs, not other county services. This is a specific policy change enabling a new funding source for local fire departments in Labette County.