Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2757: Repealing or discontinuing certain income tax credit incentives, extending the income tax credit for angel investors and aviation-related employment and providing expanded options in the high performance tax credit program for tax credit transfers.

HB 2757 repeals multiple existing Kansas income tax credits, including those for agritourism liability insurance, alternative fuel, disabled access, and aviation-related employment. It extends the tax credit for angel investors (investors in early-stage businesses) and modifies the high-performance tax credit program to offer expanded options for rural businesses, including adjusted wage requirements. The bill directly affects businesses and investors who previously claimed these credits, particularly agritourism operators, angel investors, and qualifying rural employers. Key changes include eliminating 10+ specific credits while extending benefits for angel investors and providing new flexibility for rural business tax credit usage.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals multiple tax credits (agritourism, alternative fuel, etc.), reducing available incentives for businesses and investors, directly restricting tax benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2629: Increasing the amount of the standard deduction for Kansas income tax purposes.

HB 2629 increases Kansas income tax standard deduction amounts for 2024 and beyond. It raises the standard deduction to $3,605 for single filers, $8,240 for married couples filing jointly, and $6,180 for heads of household in 2024, with further increases scheduled for 2026. This bill directly affects Kansas residents who claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions on their state income tax returns. The change reduces taxable income for qualifying filers, lowering their overall tax liability under Kansas law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases standard deduction, reducing taxable income and lowering state tax burden for qualifying filers, directly providing tax relief as a fiscal policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 456: Creating the Kansas law enforcement trust fund, establishing the purposes and requirements for such fund and making a transfer from the state general fund to such fund during FY 2027.

SB 456 creates the Kansas Law Enforcement Trust Fund, administered by the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to provide direct financial support to law enforcement agencies. The bill mandates a $125 million transfer from the state general fund to the trust by July 1, 2026, with the principal amount preserved intact. Interest earnings from the fund will be used to award grants for technology replacement, equipment purchases, or matching federal/private grants to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies that meet statewide interoperability standards. The fund’s primary mechanism is generating interest from the initial $125 million to finance these grants, without touching the principal amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates $125M transfer from state general fund to law enforcement trust fund, directly allocating state budget resources to fund public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates $125M trust fund for law enforcement grants, directly funding agency equipment/tech - clear support for law enforcement within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates fund interest for law enforcement technology replacement grants, directly funding tech upgrades per summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2679: Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.

HB 2679 would establish a legal framework for the regulated sale and use of cannabis by adults 21 and older in Kansas. The bill creates licensing requirements for cannabis businesses (including growers, manufacturers, retailers, and testing facilities), mandates the clearing of past cannabis-related criminal records, and imposes an excise tax on cannabis sales. Revenue from this tax would fund child care, economic development, mental health services, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates through a new "cannabis business regulation fund." The law would replace existing cannabis laws and require businesses to follow specific safety, labeling, and operational standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax funding child care, mental health, and housing programs per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates clearing past cannabis-related criminal records, a direct criminal justice reform measure to reduce barriers for individuals with prior convictions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates cannabis tax revenue to fund mental health services, directly advancing healthcare programs per topic description.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates cannabis tax revenue to fund low-cost housing, directly advancing affordable housing programs per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Drug Policy Mental Health Property Development Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2620: Increasing the eligible credit amount for the earned income tax credit.

HB 2620 increases Kansas' earned income tax credit (EITC) by raising the state credit percentage from 17% to 18% of the federal EITC amount for tax years 2010-2012, then maintaining 17% for all subsequent years. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income Kansas residents who qualify for the federal EITC and claim it on their state tax returns. The bill modifies how the state credit is calculated (based on the federal credit amount) and ensures any excess credit beyond state tax liability is refunded to the taxpayer. This change updates Kansas law to align with the federal credit percentage, effective upon publication in the statute book.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state EITC percentage for low-income earners, providing direct tax relief by raising credit amount from 17% to 18% of federal credit.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases state EITC percentage for low-to-moderate-income workers, directly expanding financial benefits and supporting workforce economic security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2776: Providing for a sales tax exemption for non-profit organizations serving students of United States military academies, alumni of such academies and families of students and alumni of such academies.

HB 2776 adds a new sales tax exemption to Kansas' tax code for non-profit organizations that serve students of U.S. military academies, their alumni, and their families. This means these specific non-profits will no longer pay sales tax on purchases they make for their operations. The bill amends Kansas Statute 79-3606 to include this category under existing tax exemptions for qualifying organizations. The policy directly affects eligible non-profits in Kansas that provide services to military academy communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new sales tax exemption for qualifying non-profits, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief measures in fiscal policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 512: Removing the eight-week return to work expectation from the definition of temporary unemployment, excluding payments under compliant employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans from the definition of wages and removing the negative debt write-off and forgiveness mechanism that conditionally moved employers to rate groups N11 for three years and the related option to avoid a negative debt write-off through voluntary contributions.

SB 512 revises Kansas' unemployment insurance rules by removing an eight-week requirement for temporary unemployment claims, eliminating an eight-week cap on such claims, and ending the secretary's authority to grant extensions. It excludes payments from compliant employer-sponsored unemployment benefit plans from being counted as "wages" for contribution calculations and removes a mechanism that previously allowed employers to avoid negative debt write-offs through voluntary contributions. The bill also prohibits charging employers in ready-mixed concrete and certain construction industries for benefit costs arising from temporary layoffs. These changes primarily affect employers (especially in specified industries) and unemployment claimants by simplifying eligibility rules and altering how employer contributions are determined.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExcludes employer-sponsored benefit payments from wage calculations, reducing unemployment fund revenue and weakening fiscal management of the program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes eight-week cap and return-to-work requirement for temporary unemployment claims, expanding benefit eligibility. Primary effect is pro-worker as it increases access to unemployment benefits without restricting duration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 476: Exempting certain property used for thrift store purposes by a church or religious organization from property tax.

SB 476 adds thrift stores operated by churches or religious organizations to Kansas's property tax exemption for religious and charitable properties. Specifically, it exempts real and personal property used for thrift stores that operate solely with donated goods (not consigned items) and are owned and run exclusively by the same church or religious group as part of their religious or charitable mission. This change applies only to thrift stores providing items free to those in need or using sales proceeds for religious/charitable purposes. The bill directly affects qualifying churches and religious organizations operating such thrift stores by removing their property tax burden on these facilities. It amends Kansas law to explicitly include these thrift stores under existing religious/charitable exemption rules.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates new property tax exemption for religious thrift stores, reducing state revenue and weakening tax base.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2643: Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Butler county for the purpose of providing property tax relief.

HB 2643 allows Butler County to impose a countywide sales tax to provide property tax relief for residents. The bill amends Kansas tax law to authorize Butler County commissioners to seek voter approval for this tax, with revenue dedicated solely to reducing property tax burdens. If approved by voters, the tax would generate funds specifically to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses within Butler County. This follows similar provisions for other counties but is tailored to Butler County's local property tax relief needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes sales tax revenue to directly reduce property taxes, providing tax relief per its stated purpose and fiscal management intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Sales Tax

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2735: Enacting the patient's right to save act to establish shared savings programs and providing for the duties and requirements of such programs.

HB 2735, the "Patient's Right to Save Act," requires health insurers in Kansas to offer voluntary shared savings programs where enrollees can earn financial incentives (minimum 25% of savings) for choosing specific lower-cost, non-emergency healthcare services like lab tests, surgery, or telehealth. These programs must be listed on an insurer’s public webpage, with incentives applied as premium reductions or deposits to health savings accounts - not as taxable income. Insurers must report program participation, savings, and service details annually to the Kansas Department of Insurance. The law directly affects health insurers (requiring program implementation and reporting) and enrollees (who may benefit from reduced costs for covered services).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill designates savings as non-taxable, providing direct tax relief to consumers through premium reductions and HSA deposits, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to offer patient incentives for lower-cost care, improving access and reducing out-of-pocket costs through premium reductions and HSA deposits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth

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