SB280

Requiring the approval by a majority of electors voting at an election in order for the governing body of any taxing entity to increase its total amount of property tax to be levied by more than the annual rate of inflation.

Introduced·2/26/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB280 requires a majority vote of electors to increase property tax levies beyond the annual inflation rate.

Kansas SB280 mandates that any increase in the total property tax levied by a taxing entity beyond the annual inflation rate requires approval from a majority of qualified electors voting at an election. The bill excludes new structures or improvements from the tax calculation for the current year. It does not apply to specific statutory mill rate levies. The act will take effect after its publication in the statute book.

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Calendar

Mar 6, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Assessment and Taxation Hearing

History

Mar 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing continuation: Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 548-S

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 548-S

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Assessment and Taxation