Proposing a constitutional amendment to grant counties home rule powers.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to grant Kansas counties the power of home rule, allowing them to manage their own local affairs and set their own taxes and fees. Under the new rules, counties could pass charter resolutions to opt out of specific state laws that do not apply uniformly to all counties, provided they follow strict voting and publication requirements. The amendment would let county governing bodies make these changes by a two-thirds vote, though any resolution facing opposition from at least 10% of voters must be approved by a public referendum to take effect. Additionally, the legislature retains the authority to create up to four classes of counties and impose uniform limitations on local taxes and debt.