Budget & Taxes

passed both · Kansas · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SCR 1604: Making application to the United States congress to call a convention of the states for the purpose of proposing amendments to limit the federal government.

This Kansas legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to organize a convention of state representatives to propose constitutional amendments. The bill specifically aims to place limits on federal spending, restrict the scope of federal government power, and cap the terms of office for federal officials. Under Kansas state law, this application requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and remains active until two-thirds of all states submit similar requests on the same topic. Once the required number of states have applied, the resolution directs that copies be sent to federal officials and state legislators across the country.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks to limit federal government power and spending, directly opposing expanded budget and tax authority.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1616: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax assessed value increases for real property in any subclass and personal property classified as mobile homes.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit how much the assessed value of residential real property and mobile homes can increase each year in Kansas. The amendment would cap annual increases for these property types at 1.5% of their value, starting from January 1, 2027. This change directly affects homeowners and mobile home owners by restricting how their property tax bases can grow over time. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers and would be submitted to voters for approval before taking effect.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill limits property tax assessed value increases, restricting government revenue growth and reducing the ability to fund public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps property tax increases for residential real property and mobile homes, directly protecting homeowners and mobile home owners from excessive tax burdens.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1621: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to prohibit the levy of any property tax by the state or any political or taxing subdivision of the state.

This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to completely ban the state and all local governments from levying any property taxes. The measure would directly affect all property owners in Kansas by eliminating the legal authority to collect these taxes on real estate, personal property, and other taxable assets. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, it would remove the existing system that currently classifies and assesses different types of property at specific percentages of their value.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly bans all property taxes, directly restricting the government's ability to levy this revenue source for budget and fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBanning property taxes would drastically reduce funding for affordable housing, infrastructure, and public services essential for housing stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Property Development Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5024: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to establish the taxable valuation of real property used for residential purposes based on the sales price for the year in which the property transferred ownership if the transfer was sold at fair market value or valued pursuant to law as fair market value in the year in which the transfer occurred for the current owner.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Kansas to change how residential real property is taxed based on its sales price at the time of transfer. It would apply to homeowners who buy a home at fair market value, setting their taxable valuation according to that sale price for the current owner. The measure also updates other property tax classifications and assessment percentages for various property types, including agricultural land and commercial buildings.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill adjusts taxable valuation based on sales price, potentially increasing property taxes for new homeowners and altering fiscal management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1625: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for seniors in Kansas. It would exempt residential property owned and occupied by individuals aged 60 or older from all school district levies. The change applies to the state's property tax classification system and would take effect starting January 1, 2013. This measure directly affects elderly homeowners by reducing their annual school tax payments.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates a property tax exemption for seniors, reducing school district revenue and limiting government fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax exemptions for seniors, reducing housing costs and supporting affordable housing for elderly residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Tags Seniors

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5023: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide that property tax exemptions be approved by the electors of the state.

This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to require voter approval for any property tax exemptions. If passed, the change would shift the authority currently held by the state legislature to the electorate, meaning voters would directly decide whether specific groups or properties receive tax breaks. The measure does not create new exemptions itself but establishes a new rule for how future exemptions must be approved. It directly affects Kansas voters, property owners, and local governments by altering the process for determining tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts property tax exemptions by requiring voter approval, limiting legislative ability to provide tax relief and reducing government flexibility in fiscal management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1624: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas by revising article 11 by establishing the freedom from taxes fund, establishing the Kansas citizens freedom review board, authorizing the board to review tax exemptions and approve or eliminate such exemptions and eliminating the motor vehicle property taxes and fees, state-mandated and state-imposed property taxes and state-imposed income and privilege taxes.

This proposed constitutional amendment would create a new "Freedom from Taxes Fund" and a temporary Citizens Freedom Review Board to evaluate and potentially remove existing tax exemptions. The bill aims to eliminate specific taxes, including those on motor vehicles, state-mandated property taxes, and state-imposed income and privilege taxes, while directing money from lost sales tax exemptions into these new funds. To ensure stability, the plan includes reserve accounts capped at 150% of annual transfer amounts to replace the revenue currently generated by the eliminated taxes. Ultimately, the measure would alter Article 11 of the Kansas Constitution to allow for the removal of these specific taxes and the management of replacement funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly eliminates motor vehicle, property, and income taxes, directly restricting state revenue and weakening fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5014: Proposing to amend article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section establishing the freedom from taxes fund, establishing the Kansas citizens freedom review board, authorizing the board to review tax exemptions and approve or eliminate such exemptions and eliminating the state-imposed property taxes and income and privilege taxes.

This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to create a special fund dedicated to eliminating state-imposed property, income, and privilege taxes. It establishes a new board that would review current tax exemptions and decide which ones to remove, with the goal of generating revenue to pay off the taxes. Money collected from the state after these exemptions are removed would be placed in this fund and kept separate from the general budget, while interest earned on the fund could be used for further tax elimination. Ultimately, the bill seeks to fundamentally change how Kansas collects and spends money by removing specific taxes rather than reducing them through traditional budget cuts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly aims to eliminate state-imposed property, income, and privilege taxes, directly restricting the state's ability to levy these taxes.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5034: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas by revising article 11 by establishing the freedom from taxes fund, establishing the Kansas citizens freedom review board, authorizing the board to review tax exemptions and approve or eliminate such exemptions and eliminating the motor vehicle property taxes and fees, state-mandated and state-imposed property taxes and state-imposed income and privilege taxes.

This bill proposes to amend the Kansas Constitution to create a new "Freedom from Taxes Fund" and a temporary Citizens Freedom Review Board. The fund would be divided into three parts to pay for the elimination of motor vehicle taxes, state property taxes, and state income and privilege taxes. Additionally, the bill establishes a board with the power to review existing tax exemptions and decide whether to keep or remove them. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, these changes would legally end the specified taxes and allow the state to use the new fund to cover the resulting budget shortfalls.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly eliminates motor vehicle, property, and income taxes, directly restricting state revenue and weakening the budget topic.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5005: Proposing to amend section 6 of article 6 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit the use of elementary and secondary public funds for secular public schools and prohibit public funds from being used for private nonpublic schools.

This bill proposes adding a new provision to the Kansas Constitution to restrict how public money is used for K-12 education. Specifically, it would limit state funds to secular public schools and explicitly ban the use of any public money to aid or maintain private nonpublic schools. The measure requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers to pass and would then be placed on the ballot for voters to approve or reject in 2026. If passed, the change would legally prevent the state from directing taxpayer dollars toward private educational institutions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts public funds for private schools, limiting government spending and reducing the scope of publicly supported education services.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts public funds to secular public schools and explicitly bans aid to private nonpublic schools, limiting educational access and funding options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding

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