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TAXATION AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING SCR 1611 Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property. (Generally speaking, the valuation of any real property shall not increase by more than 4% in any taxable year.) Public hearing 3:30 PM Tuesday, March 19 in Old Supreme Court room, 3rd floor north in capitol. Testimony due 10 AM that day. Written testimony and/or oral testimony instructions (If you'd like to submit testimony, but have trouble with the instructions/technology, please contact Lanell directly at 785-969-8051.)
HB 2284 Providing an income tax rate of 5.25% for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the standard deduction by a cost-of-living adjustment, increasing the Kansas personal exemption, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, establishing a 0% state rate for sales and use taxes for food and food ingredients on April 1, 2024, and increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy. History: This bill died when the veto override failed in the House by three votes. All Republican representatives from Shawnee County voted YES. Five Republicans voted NO. See votes HERE. The tax plan is being rebuilt in conference. Reach out to Governor Kelly to let her know we need tax relief and responsible government spending!
SB 509 Establishing the education opportunity tax credit to provide an income tax credit for taxpayers with eligible dependent children not enrolled in public school. Support this tax relief - and education excellence - by contacting your senator as a vote may occur soon!
STOP MEDICAID EXPANSION
Attend the public hearing on Thursday! On Wednesday, March 20th, there will be a Medicaid bill hearing, for the first time in four years. Dems are planning to fill the room. We need as many of you to attend as possible. Hearing starts at 10:30 AM but you will need arrive around 9 AM. It will be held at the Capitol on the third floor North, old Supreme Court room. This is Governor Kelly's big push to spend money on a failing system. Please share with your friends and family. Harrison Dollar with Americans for Prosperity, will be on the floor directing traffic and handing out t-shirts. If you want to contact him, his number is 816-608-0278. It is imperative we stop this bill.
Medicaid expansion would Not expand services to those in need, rather it would open availability to able-bodied adults; a move that hard-working citizens can't afford. Expansion would ultimately over-extend the state budget and push people into low quality health care. Read 15 Reasons NOT to Expand Medicaid for a detailed argument with linked references. Thank you for your help in getting the word out!
AND REMEMBER TO VOTE... Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, March 19th!
House and Senate Republicans continue this session together with A Better Way.
Serving Shawnee County: Kansas House District 50, Kyle McNorton (Republican) Phone: 785-296-7460 kyle.mcnorton@house.ks.gov District 52, Jesse Borjon (Republican) Phone: 785 296-7374 jesse.borjon@house.ks.gov District 53, Kirk Haskins (Democrat) Phone: 785 296-7673 Kirk.Haskins@house.ks.gov District 54, Ken Corbet (Republican) Phone: 785 296-7679 ken.corbet@house.ks.gov District 55, Tobias Schlingensiepen (Dem) 785 296-7669 Tobias.Schlingensiepen@house.ks.gov District 56, Virgil Weigel (Democrat) Phone: 785 296-7104 virgil.weigel@house.ks.gov District 57, John Alcala (Democrat) Phone: 785 296-7371 John.Alcala@house.ks.gov District 58, Vic Miller (Democrat) Phone: 785 296-7630 Vic.Miller@house.ks.gov
Kansas Senate District 18, Kristen O'Shea (Republican) Phone: 785-296-7656 Kristen.OShea@senate.ks.gov District 19, Rick Kloos (Republican) Phone: 785-296-7645 Rick.Kloos@senate.ks.gov District 20, Brenda Dietrich (Republican) Phone: 785-296-7648 Brenda.Dietrich@senate.ks.gov
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