H.Con.Res.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.

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Proposing to amend the Kansas constitution to require state electors' approval for new property tax exemptions.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Kansas constitution, requiring that any new property tax exemptions approved by the legislature after January 1, 2027, must also be approved by a majority of the state's electors. The amendment outlines specific percentages of value for various types of property, including residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties. If approved by two-thirds of the members in both the House and Senate, the amendment will be submitted to the voters in the 2026 general election or a special election if called by the legislature.

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Where it stands

Current
Taxation Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 2

House

House Introduced

Feb 2

House

House Referred to Committee on Taxation