The resolution proposes an amendment to the Kansas state constitution, titled the "Save Our Seniors Amendment," which aims to provide a property tax exemption for residential properties owned by individuals aged 60 and older. Specifically, the amendment would exempt these properties from all property taxes levied by school districts, effective from January 1, 2027. The resolution outlines the classification and assessment of various property types for taxation purposes, while also allowing the legislature to enact necessary legislation to administer this exemption.
If approved by a two-thirds majority in both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives, the amendment will be presented to the state's qualified voters during the general election in November 2026, or sooner if a special election is called. The ballot will include an explanatory statement detailing the implications of the amendment, clarifying that a vote in favor would grant the proposed tax exemption, while a vote against it would maintain the current property tax system.