Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1619 proposes an amendment to the Kansas Constitution that aims to reduce the assessment percentage for property taxation on residential real estate and mobile homes from 11.5% to 9%. This change is intended to provide tax relief for homeowners and those living in mobile homes by lowering the assessed value used to calculate property taxes. The resolution outlines the specific classifications of property and their corresponding assessment percentages, emphasizing that the proposed amendment would only affect residential properties and mobile homes.
If approved by a two-thirds majority in both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives, the amendment will be placed on the ballot for the general election in November 2026, or at an earlier special election if called. Voters will have the option to either support the reduction in the assessment percentage or maintain the current rate of 11.5%. The resolution includes an explanatory statement for voters, clarifying the implications of their vote on the proposed amendment.