Budget & Taxes in Kansas

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2211: Providing funding for STAR bond districts to replace lost food sales tax revenue.

HB 2211 provides financial compensation to cities and counties with STAR bond districts established before December 31, 2022, for lost food sales tax revenue. The bill creates a "STAR bonds food sales tax revenue replacement fund" to pay districts the difference between actual tax revenue collected and what would have been collected at a 6.5% state sales tax rate on food sales. Starting in July 2025, the state will calculate and transfer these funds monthly from the general fund to the replacement fund, which then pays eligible districts. Payments continue until all bond obligations for the district are fully covered, after which no further payments are made.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Debt & Bonds Sales Tax

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2133: Providing for a property tax exemption for one motor vehicle for firefighters.

HB 2133 exempts one motor vehicle from property tax for Kansas firefighters who hold a valid firefighter license plate (as defined under K.S.A. 8-1,155). The exemption applies to the vehicle owned by a firefighter who possesses this license plate at the time of registration application. Firefighters who have already paid property tax on such a vehicle can apply for a refund within one year of the bill's effective date (January 1, 2026). This amendment to Kansas property tax law (K.S.A. 79-5107) specifically targets firefighters with approved license plates, providing direct tax relief for their personal vehicle.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2077: Providing a sales tax exemption for purchases of personal property and services, sales of personal property and purchases of construction materials and services for not-for-profit animal shelters and rescue network managers licensed under the Kansas pet animal act.

HB 2077 exempts licensed Kansas animal shelters and rescue organizations (under the Kansas Pet Animal Act) from paying sales tax on purchases of necessary items like food, medical supplies, and construction materials. It amends Kansas' sales tax law (K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3606) to add these organizations to the list of exempt entities, covering both direct purchases and construction services. The exemption applies to tangible personal property, services, and construction materials used for shelter operations and facility improvements. This policy change directly lowers operating costs for qualifying not-for-profit animal welfare organizations in Kansas.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 252: Expanding the tax credit for low income students scholarship program act to allow certain high school students and students eligible to be enrolled in certain school districts to be eligible for scholarships, increasing the tax credit for contributions and the aggregate tax credit limit, providing for aggregate tax credit increases under certain conditions and providing for program administration by the state treasurer.

SB 252 expands Kansas' low-income student scholarship program to include specific high school students and those eligible to attend school districts with low standardized test scores (under 50% meeting achievement levels). It increases tax credits for donors and raises the annual program limit, while keeping scholarships capped at $8,000 per student. The state treasurer will now manage program administration, and new eligibility rules allow current scholarship recipients (who haven’t graduated or turned 21) and students in qualifying districts to participate. This directly affects low-income families seeking educational options through tax-credit-funded scholarships.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid Testing & Assessment

vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2004: Senate Substitute for HB 2004 by Committee on Government Efficiency - .Requiring the secretary for children and families and the office of inspector general to exchange information and documents related to cash assistance, childcare assistance and food assistance fraud investigations and requiring the secretary for children and families and the secretary of health and environment to execute a memorandum of understanding or other written data-sharing instrument upon written request of the United States department of agriculture or the United States department of health and human services and comply with data requests from such federal agencies.

HB 2004 would authorize Seward County to impose a countywide sales tax on retail purchases, subject to voter approval through an election. The tax revenue would specifically finance roadway and bridge construction, maintenance, and improvements within the county. The bill amends Kansas law (K.S.A. 12-187, 12-189, and 12-192) to add Seward County to the list of counties permitted to use this tax for infrastructure projects. The measure passed committee in March 2025 and is awaiting full legislative consideration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Bridges

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2161: Providing an income tax credit for the sale and distribution of biodiesel and renewable diesel blends for motor vehicle fuels.

HB 2161 creates a $0.05 per gallon income tax credit for Kansas retail gas stations and fuel distributors selling biodiesel blends (at least 10% biodiesel) or renewable diesel blends (at least 10% renewable diesel) to end users. The credit applies to sales made at retail service stations or direct sales to final users within Kansas, covering taxable years 2026 through 2031. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the total annual credit amount cannot exceed $5 million. This policy directly supports businesses selling renewable fuel blends by reducing their tax liability, aiming to incentivize the use of cleaner motor vehicle fuels.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2390: Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Jackson county for the purpose of supporting hospital services in the county.

HB 2390 amends Kansas tax law to allow Jackson County to impose a countywide retailers' sales tax (subject to voter approval) specifically for funding hospital services within the county. This replaces the previous use of a similar tax for the Banner Creek reservoir project, as referenced in historical elections. The key mechanism requires Jackson County's governing body to seek voter approval via election or petition (10% of eligible voters) before implementing the tax. The tax revenue would directly support local hospitals, affecting county residents through healthcare services and potential tax changes. This is a policy change to redirect existing tax authority toward healthcare infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Hospitals

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 74: Providing a refundable income tax credit for expenditures for lockable gun and ammunition storage.

SB 74 would provide Kansas residents a refundable tax credit for purchasing lockable storage for guns and ammunition. For tax years 2025 through 2027, individuals could claim 25% of qualifying expenses, up to $250 per year. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability, the excess amount would be refunded as cash. The bill specifically applies to expenditures on storage devices (not other gun-related costs) and covers both firearms and ammunition.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Procurement

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2398: Providing funding for the state historical society to issue a scope statement, plan the work to be accomplished and issue a request for proposals for a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte county, Kansas, and implement such master plan.

HB 2398 appropriates $600,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to fund planning and initial renovations for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The bill requires at least $250,000 to be used for creating a scope statement, planning, and issuing a request for proposals for a master plan, with remaining funds designated for phase one park renovations. This funding directly supports the Kansas State Historical Society in developing and implementing the park's master plan, with future funding dependent on the plan's outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics State Budget

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 238: Providing a postretirement cost-of-living adjustment for certain KPERS 1 and KPERS 2 retirants and making appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for KPERS to pay the actuarial cost of such cost-of-living adjustment.

SB 238 increases retirement benefits for certain Kansas public employees who retired before specific dates (ranging from 1% for those retiring on or before July 1, 2015, up to 5% for those retiring on or before July 1, 1999). It directly affects current KPERS retirees who were retired by those dates, as well as their beneficiaries and insured disability benefit recipients. The bill provides a cost-of-living adjustment capped at $100 per month, funded by a $136.4 million appropriation from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026. This adjustment applies to benefits paid after June 30, 2025, and becomes part of Kansas' retirement system law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Pensions

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