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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2025 | KS | HB 2289 | Reduces the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Amount to $0 by 2028 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 7) |
| April 11, 2025 | KS | HB 2289 | Reduces the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Amount to $0 by 2028 | Conference Report Adopted - House (98 - 23) |
| March 27, 2025 | KS | HCR 5011 | Requires Property Values be Based on the Lesser of the Fair Market Value or the Average Fair Market Value | Conference Report Rejected - House (37 - 88) |
| March 27, 2025 | KS | HCR 5011 | Requires Property Values be Based on the Lesser of the Fair Market Value or the Average Fair Market Value | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 13) |
| March 26, 2025 | KS | SB 227 | Increases the Tax Credit for the Redevelopment of Historic Structures | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
| March 20, 2025 | KS | SB 227 | Increases the Tax Credit for the Redevelopment of Historic Structures | Bill Passed - House (102 - 16) |
| March 20, 2025 | KS | SB 117 | Extends and Expands the Property Tax Exemption for Strother Field Airport Property | Bill Passed - House (111 - 7) |
| March 7, 2025 | KS | HB 2396 | Limits Property Tax Revenue Increases for Local Jurisdictions | Bill Passed - House (115 - 6) |
| March 7, 2025 | KS | HCR 5011 | Requires Property Values be Based on the Lesser of the Fair Market Value or the Average Fair Market Value | Joint Resolution Passed - House (117 - 4) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | KS | HB 2119 | Repeals Affordable Housing Tax Credits in Kansas | Bill Passed - House (85 - 36) |
| April 3, 2024 | KS | SB 455 | Prohibits Public Utilities from Exercising Eminent Domain for the Siting or Placement of Solar Generation Facilities | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0) |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | KS | SB 162 | Establishes New Procedures for the Removal of Nuisances in Unincorporated Areas | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| April 6, 2023 | KS | SB 17 | Expands Affordable Housing | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 59) |
| April 6, 2023 | KS | SB 17 | Expands Affordable Housing | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9) |
| April 5, 2019 | KS | SB 78 | Authorizes Victims of Domestic Violence to Opt Out of Lease Agreements | Conference Report Adopted - House (100 - 23) |
| March 23, 2016 | KS | SB 338 | Authorizes District Courts to Transfer Possession of Abandoned Properties | Bill Passed - House (79 - 44) |
| April 5, 2014 | KS | SB 423 | Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
| April 5, 2014 | KS | SB 423 | Authorizes the Sale of Certain State Office Buildings | Bill Passed - House (66 - 55) |
| April 4, 2014 | KS | SB 323 | Limits the Duration of Conservation Easements | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 23) |
| March 19, 2014 | KS | SB 298 | Repeals Mortgage Registration Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
| Feb. 26, 2014 | KS | HB 2456 | Amends Property Tax Laws for Certain Equipment | Bill Passed - House (100 - 23) |
| May 15, 2013 | KS | HB 2249 | Repeals Project Limitations Near Historic Sites | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 10) |
| April 3, 2013 | KS | SB 181 | Reduces Property Taxes for Motor Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| April 2, 2013 | KS | HB 2055 | Reduces Casino Building Fee | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 24) |
| March 26, 2013 | KS | SB 72 | Exempts Health Clubs From Property Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14) |
| March 12, 2012 | KS | HB 2353 | Authorizes the Concealed Carry of Handguns in Public Buildings | Bill Passed - House (70 - 54) |
| May 5, 2008 | KS | HB 2860 | Eminent Domain and Water Rights | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 57) |
| March 23, 2006 | KS | HCR 5025 | Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment | Amendment Rejected - House (81 - 43) |
| March 21, 2006 | KS | SCS SB 323 | Eminent Domain | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
| Feb. 15, 2006 | KS | HB 2619 | Property Taxes | Bill Passed - House (108 - 14) |
| Feb. 15, 2006 | KS | Sub HB 2525 | Taxation | Bill Passed - House (106 - 15) |