The bill amends Kansas law to streamline the scheduling and procedures for bond elections and tax levies by school districts and municipalities. It mandates that elections for bond issuance or tax levies by school districts occur on the date of the next primary or general election, with a restriction of only one bond election per calendar year and a prohibition on holding elections within 60 days before or after a general election. The bill also enhances public notification requirements for these elections through newspaper publications and online postings. Additionally, it simplifies the process for school districts to adopt local option budgets, allowing them to proceed without additional procedures unless a petition is filed, in which case the budget must be voted on at the next general election.

Moreover, the bill introduces provisions for school districts to levy taxes for adult basic education programs and redevelopment projects, with a maximum levy of 1/2 mill for up to five years, and specifies that any opposing petition must be submitted to voters at the next general election. It also modifies the tax levy process for municipalities, allowing a maximum levy of two mills for general improvements and library projects without a ten-year limit, provided they are approved by voters. The legislation aims to clarify definitions and procedures related to tax levies while repealing outdated statutes, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and transparency of funding processes for educational and municipal purposes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 10-120, 25-2019, 72-1143, 72-5143, 72-53, 74-32, 79-4001, 12-1757