Kansas Bill Triggers Local Government Headaches
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Kansas Lawmakers Pass HB 2745, Sparking Concerns Over Property Tax Petitions
Kansas lawmakers have passed HB 2745, which triggers a petition drive if cities or counties plan property tax hikes over the average consumer price index or three percent from last year. If ten percent of registered voters sign the petition, the local government must stick to the revenue-neutral rate, with no extra cash allowed. Counties like Douglas Countys would have to collect signatures piecemeal, with no notary stamps or witness statements required. Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew warns of the bills disorganization and potential nightmares during August and October elections. The timeline for petitions and signatures is tight, with the ten percent mark due September fifteenth, right amid budget hearings ending September twentieth. Local governments may need to prepare two budgets, one neutral as backup, with no extra time for planning.
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