Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2390

Introduced
2/26/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
Report Pass
3/11/25  
Engrossed
3/17/25  

Caption

Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Jackson county for the purpose of supporting hospital services in the county.

Impact

If passed, HB2390 would enable counties to finance essential services and projects through localized taxation, thereby increasing their ability to respond to community needs. Counties can pledge the revenue from these taxes to public safety capital projects, construction, and maintenance of roadways, facilities, and other infrastructural developments. The bill also stipulates that the voter must approve these tax measures, ensuring that the populace has a say in the financial commitments made by their local governments.

Summary

House Bill 2390 introduces measures allowing county commissioners to submit questions to voters regarding the imposition of countywide retailers' sales taxes. The rates proposed in this bill are varied, allowing counties to impose taxes ranging from 0.25% to 1%, with the specifically designated purpose of funding a variety of capital projects, including public safety initiatives and infrastructure improvements. This flexibility is aimed at providing counties with necessary funds to undertake critical projects that enhance community services and amenities.

Contention

While proponents of HB2390 argue that it empowers local governments to address specific regional needs and bolster public safety, critics may raise concerns about the increased tax burden on residents. There could be apprehensions regarding the equity of these taxes based on income and economic conditions across different counties. Additionally, discussions might cite the potential complications of managing different tax structures based on voter preferences and the complexity of executing these local taxes effectively.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

KS SB223

Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Russell county for the purpose of financing costs of attendance centers or other school district facilities.

KS HB2004

Providing countywide retailers' sales tax authority for Seward county for the purpose of financing the costs of roadway and bridge construction, maintenance and improvement in the county.

KS HB2275

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KS HB2125

Senate Substitute for HB 2125 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Modifying the deadline for mailing property tax statements to taxpayers and the deadline for governing bodies to certify the amount of property tax to be levied to the county clerk, providing for the county clerk's use of the previous year's budget when a taxing subdivision fails to timely file its budget, modifying the content requirements of the revenue neutral rate hearing notice for property tax purposes, extending reimbursement from the taxpayer notification costs fund for printing and postage costs for county clerks for calendar years 2025 and 2026, prohibiting a filing fee when a previous appeal remains pending before the board of tax appeals and authorizing the continuation of the 20-mill statewide property tax levy for schools.

KS HB2819

Senate Substitute for HB 2819 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Providing a sales tax exemption for exploration place, inc.

KS HB2828

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KS SB537

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KS SB127

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