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Kansas House Passes Property Tax Relief Bill
Legislation heads to governor's desk after House approval
Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:53pm
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The Kansas House has passed a property tax relief bill that would allow residents to block local governments from raising property taxes beyond a set threshold. The bill now goes to Governor Laura Kelly for consideration.
Why it matters
This legislation is aimed at providing Kansas taxpayers more control over rising property taxes, which have been a major concern for many residents. However, some local government groups have raised concerns that the bill could destabilize municipal finances.
The details
The bill creates a protest petition process that allows registered voters to block local governments from raising property taxes beyond a set limit. If a local taxing body proposes collecting more property tax revenue than the previous year, adjusted for inflation but no more than 3%, residents can circulate a petition. If at least 10% of registered voters in that taxing subdivision sign and return the petition by September 15, the proposed tax increase would be blocked.
- The Kansas House passed the bill on March 28, 2026.
- The Senate had previously passed the bill in February 2026.
The players
Daniel Hawkins
Republican Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives, who announced the House's approval of the bill.
Laura Kelly
The Democratic Governor of Kansas, who must now decide whether to sign or veto the bill.
Leah Fliter
Assistant Executive Director of the Kansas Association of School Boards, who argued the bill aligns with the group's legislative priorities.
Spencer Duncan
Representative of the League of Kansas Municipalities, who raised concerns about the bill's potential impact on municipal finances.
Nathan Eberline
Representative of the League of Kansas Municipalities, who raised concerns about the bill's potential impact on municipal finances.
What they’re saying
“'For two sessions, House Republicans have been relentless in the fight for property tax relief. This bill finally puts taxpayers in control. If local governments want to raise property taxes beyond reasonable limits, Kansans now have a direct path to step in and stop it. That's accountability, and that's long overdue.'”
— Daniel Hawkins, Kansas House Speaker
“'Kansas public school districts are required by state law to transparently comply with voter accountability and budget adoption requirements that don't apply to other state government units.'”
— Leah Fliter, Assistant Executive Director, Kansas Association of School Boards
“'HB 2745 weakens local accountability, destabilizes municipal finance, increases borrowing costs for taxpayers, and fails to address valuation policy — the primary driver of property tax growth'”
— Spencer Duncan and Nathan Eberline, Representatives, League of Kansas Municipalities
What’s next
Governor Laura Kelly must now decide whether to sign the property tax relief bill into law or veto it.
The takeaway
This legislation reflects the ongoing debate in Kansas over how to provide property tax relief to residents while balancing the needs and concerns of local governments. The outcome could have significant implications for taxpayers and municipal finances across the state.
