Authorizes the city of Lake Lotawana to levy a sales tax for public safety, upon voter approval
HB 1359 authorizes specific cities meeting defined population thresholds (e.g., cities with 10,000-11,000 residents or home rule cities with 48,000-49,000 residents) to levy a citywide sales tax of up to 0.5% for public safety. The tax requires voter approval via ballot measure at a general election and must be used exclusively for police, fire, and emergency medical services - covering equipment, salaries, and facilities. All revenue is deposited into a dedicated public safety trust fund, separate from general city funds, and cannot be diverted for other purposes. The bill ensures funds remain restricted to public safety even after the tax ends, with any remaining balance used for ongoing safety needs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Carolyn Caton
RRepublican
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