SB 280 Kansas Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

SB 280 requires local taxing entities (like cities, counties, or school districts) to obtain majority voter approval via a special election before raising total property taxes by more than the annual inflation rate, as measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index. It excludes new construction taxes from the calculation of the tax levy limit and does not apply to certain statutorily fixed mill rates. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, mandating voter consent for tax increases beyond inflation for all other property tax levies. This directly affects local governments seeking to raise revenue above inflation and property owners whose taxes could be impacted by such increases.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026