Budget & Taxes in Kansas

signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2507: Removing the requirement for migratory waterfowl stamps to be validated by a signature across the face of each such stamp and increasing the fees for such stamps, authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other charges by the department of wildlife and parks and providing an exception from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act for department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation.

This bill removes the requirement for hunters to sign across the face of migratory waterfowl stamps. It increases the maximum fee for nonresident migratory waterfowl stamps from $8 to $100 (while keeping resident fees at $25). The change directly affects nonresident hunters who purchase these stamps for waterfowl hunting in Kansas. The bill repeals the previous signature requirement and fee structure in the state code.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 429: Extending the sunset for the angel investor tax credit to 2031.

SB 429 extends Kansas' angel investor tax credit program, allowing investors to claim up to 50% of their cash investment in qualified Kansas businesses as a tax credit, until 2031 instead of 2026. The bill directly affects individual investors and business owners who invest in eligible Kansas startups, with annual limits capping credits at $100,000 per business and $350,000 per investor per year. Key provisions include increasing the annual credit cap from $7.5 million in 2025 to $8 million for 2026 and all subsequent years through 2031, while maintaining the 50% credit rate and carry-forward rules for unused credits. The extension ensures continued tax incentives for early-stage business investments across Kansas without altering the existing credit structure.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 402: Modifying the definition of household income for the homestead property tax refund act, providing for one homestead property tax refund claim form and providing an eligibility exception for claimants who are required to live away from the homestead by reason of health or other hardship, increasing the homestead appraised value thresholds for certain homestead refund claim provisions, extending the period of time to file homestead claims and providing for an increase in the maximum refund allowed, providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the SAFESR tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds the applicable threshold after qualifying in a previous tax year and modifying the household income threshold, providing a cost-of-living adjustment for purposes of the SAFESR tax credit and prohibiting tax sales of residential property for certain qualifying individuals for taxes owed on residential property.

SB 402 modifies Kansas homestead property tax refund and SAFESR tax credit rules to better support seniors and homeowners. It establishes a fixed household income threshold ($25,380 for 2026+) for SAFESR eligibility instead of using federal poverty levels, prevents loss of eligibility if a homestead's appraised value later exceeds $350,000 after qualifying, and adds an exception for claimants forced to live away from their homestead due to health or hardship. The bill also standardizes the refund claim process by requiring a single form for all homestead tax refund claims. This directly affects Kansas residents aged 65+ who own and occupy their primary residence and qualify for these tax benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Property Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 320: Expanding property tax exemption eligibility to include commercial and industrial machinery and equipment that was acquired or transported into this state on or before June 30, 2006.

SB 320 expands Kansas property tax exemptions to include commercial and industrial machinery and equipment acquired or transported into the state on or before June 30, 2006. It directly affects businesses owning qualifying equipment that was added before this date for expansion or new business creation. The bill adds two new exemption categories to existing tax law: (1) equipment acquired by 2006 for bona fide business use, and (2) equipment transported into Kansas by 2006 for business expansion or new ventures. These exemptions apply to all taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, and exclude equipment acquired solely to avoid taxes. The change aims to provide tax relief for qualifying pre-2006 business investments.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives

vetoed · Kansas · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 368: Enacting the health care sharing ministries tax deduction act to provide a subtraction modification for qualified health care sharing expenses paid by a qualified individual and certain qualified health care shares received by a qualified individual.

SB 368 would allow Kansas residents who are members of qualifying health care sharing ministries to deduct their membership expenses (including contributions and administrative fees) from their Kansas state income tax. It also ensures that money received from these ministries for medical expenses isn't treated as taxable income in Kansas. To qualify, residents must be members for at least one month during the tax year, and the deduction only applies to amounts not already deducted on their federal tax return. The bill creates this tax benefit for Kansas residents using these specific nonprofit health-sharing organizations, which operate under federal tax-exempt status and require members to share medical costs voluntarily. The law would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Income Tax

signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2602: Establishing requirements for a portable benefit plan for independent contractors, determining types of contributions to such plans and providing a subtraction modification for Kansas income tax purposes.

HB 2602 establishes a portable benefit plan system for independent contractors in Kansas, directly affecting contractors (e.g., app-based workers) and hiring companies. The bill requires third-party providers (like banks or investment firms) to offer plans covering health, retirement, disability, or life insurance, with contributions allowed from contractors, hiring parties, or voluntary withholdings from contractor pay. Kansas income tax law would allow a subtraction modification for these contributions, reducing taxable income. The bill is currently in committee review (introduced January 2026, referred to Insurance Committee) and does not change employment classification rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Income Tax Gig Economy

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 332: Excluding buyer's premiums from the sale price of property purchased at auction for real estate sales validation questionnaire and property tax valuation purposes.

SB 332 modifies Kansas property tax rules by excluding buyer's premiums paid to auctioneers (not sellers) from the sale price used for property tax valuation and the real estate sales validation questionnaire. This directly affects homeowners who purchase property at auction, as it prevents auction fees from increasing their taxable property value. The bill clarifies that premiums must be separately stated in writing and paid directly to the auction company, not the seller, to qualify for exclusion. This change ensures auction purchase prices reflect only the actual property cost for tax assessment purposes, without including additional buyer fees. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Property Tax

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2455: Making and concerning certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 for various state agencies.

HB 2455 is a funding bill that adjusts budget allocations for specific Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2026-2029. It primarily increases expenditure limits for agencies like the State Board of Healing Arts ($8.2 million for 2027), Kansas State Board of Cosmetology ($1.3 million for 2027), and others, while slightly decreasing funding for the State Board of Pharmacy ($3.2 million for 2027). The bill also lapses unused funds for the Legislative Coordinating Council’s operations accounts. It directly affects state boards and agencies managing professional licensing fees, not the general public. The bill authorizes these budget adjustments through specific appropriations and fee fund modifications.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Prescription Drugs

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2484: Eliminating the Kansas residency requirement after completing a Kansas promise scholarship program, clarifying the work requirements upon completion of such program and repealing the sunset on the program.

HB 2484 removes the requirement for Kansas Promise Scholarship recipients to live in Kansas after completing their education. It clarifies that students must work in Kansas for two years post-graduation (or continue studying in-state) but eliminates the prior residency mandate. The bill also permanently extends the program by repealing its sunset date, making the scholarship available indefinitely. This directly affects students who received or will receive the Kansas Promise Scholarship, changing their post-graduation obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2469: Expanding the income tax credit for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures to allow credits against certain premium taxes, privilege fees and privilege taxes and allowing the transfer of unused credits to any individual or entity subject to such taxes.

HB 2469 expands a tax credit for railroad track maintenance in Kansas, allowing eligible businesses to apply the credit against income tax, premium taxes, or privilege fees - not just income tax as before. It directly affects class II/III railroads and rail siding owners (eligible taxpayers), as well as their customers (e.g., businesses using short-line rail) and vendors (e.g., maintenance service providers). Unused credits can be transferred to other businesses paying those specific taxes within five years, with a cap of $5,000 per mile of track or $5,000 per rail siding annually, and a total annual limit of $8.72 million. The bill changes how these credits are applied and shared, making them more flexible for qualifying rail-related businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Rail

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