Rep. Barbara Ballard

Primary HR 6013

Introduced · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Recognizing Music in Our Schools Month.

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Primary HR 6008

Introduced · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Urging the President of the United States to honor surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipients with designated state funerals.

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Primary HR 6022

Introduced · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Honoring the life and public service of Gayle Lavern Mollenkamp.

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Primary HR 6010

Introduced · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Designating February 8, 2023, as JAG-K Day at the Capitol.

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Primary HR 6025

Introduced · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating and commending the 2022-2023 University of Kansas women's basketball team on their 2023 WNIT Championship.

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Primary HR 6006

Introduced · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating and commending the 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year team.

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Primary HCR 5023

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

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

Maddy summaryThis 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.

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

died Apr 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2632

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Increasing the household income and appraised value thresholds for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans.

Maddy summaryHB 2632 raises eligibility thresholds for Kansas seniors (65+) and disabled veterans to qualify for property tax refunds. It increases the household income limit from $50,000 to $75,000 and the homestead appraised value limit from $350,000 to $500,000 for tax years starting in 2026. The bill also adds an automatic cost-of-living adjustment to the income threshold each year. This change directly affects more Kansas residents aged 65+ or disabled veterans who previously earned too much or owned homes exceeding the old value limits.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax refund eligibility for seniors/disabled veterans by increasing income/value thresholds, providing targeted tax relief to lower/middle-income groups.95% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands property tax refund eligibility for disabled veterans by raising income/value thresholds and adding cost-of-living adjustments, directly advancing financial support.95% confidence

died Apr 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2630

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Providing the authority for counties and cities to levy an additional liquor enforcement tax for property tax reduction.

Maddy summaryHB 2630 allows Kansas counties and cities to levy a 2% additional tax on liquor sales revenue (from retailers, microbreweries, distributors, and other sellers), but only after voter approval via local election. The tax revenue must be used exclusively to reduce the following year's property tax levy by an equal amount. Local governments must hold an election and secure majority voter approval before implementing the tax, with collections starting 60 days after the election. This bill directly affects property taxpayers in participating counties and cities by providing a new funding mechanism for property tax relief.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables local governments to use liquor tax revenue to directly reduce property taxes, providing tax relief for residents through fiscal management.95% confidence

died Apr 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 5025

died · Kansas House · Lead sponsor

Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessed valuation for real property used for residential purposes from 111/2% to 9%.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to change the state constitution to lower the property tax assessment rate for residential real estate in Kansas from 11.5% to 9%. The change would directly affect homeowners and communities with mobile or manufactured homes by reducing the percentage of their property's value used to calculate taxes. If approved by voters, the new rate would apply to properties starting January 1, 2027, while other property classes like agricultural land and commercial buildings would keep their current assessment percentages.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill lowers property tax assessments for residential owners, providing tax relief and reducing the fiscal burden on homeowners.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingLowering property tax assessments for residential real estate reduces the financial burden on homeowners, thereby supporting affordable housing and property stability.85% confidence

died Apr 10, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track