This bill amends existing Kansas property tax laws by discontinuing the state tax levies for the Kansas educational building fund and the state institutions building fund, which were previously set at specific mill rates for various years. The bill replaces these levies with financing sourced from the state general fund, ensuring that funds will still be allocated for the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of educational and state institutions. Specifically, it establishes a framework for transferring funds from the state general fund to the Kansas educational building fund and the state institutions building fund, with specified amounts to be transferred annually starting in 2026.

Additionally, the bill repeals several existing statutes related to the previous tax levies and their administration, including K.S.A. 76-6b01, 76-6b02, 76-6b04, and 76-6b11, as well as K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 76-6b05. The new provisions aim to streamline funding for state institutions while ensuring that the financial obligations for debt service on revenue bonds are met without relying on property tax levies. The changes reflect a shift in how the state will finance its educational and institutional infrastructure moving forward.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 76-6b01, 76-6b02, 76-6b04, 76-6b11, 76-6b05
As Amended by Senate Committee: 76-6b01, 76-6b02, 76-6b04, 76-6b11, 76-6b05
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 76-6b01, 76-6b02, 76-6b04, 76-6b11, 76-6b05
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 79-2988, 79-2989, 76-6b01, 76-6b02, 76-6b04, 76-6b05, 76-6b11, 72-5137, 72-5142, 79-1964, 79-1964b, 79-1801, 79-2929
Enrolled: 76-6b02, 76-6b04, 76-6b11, 76-6b05, 76-6b01