Bill > HB2014

This bill provides property tax exemptions for several categories of personal property starting January 1, 2026, including off-road vehicles not operated on highways, motorized bicycles and electric-assisted vehicles, trailers weighing 15,000 pounds or less used exclusively for personal purposes, and marine equipment. The bill defines these terms specifically, with "marine equipment" meaning watercraft trailers designed to launch, retrieve, transport, and store watercraft, and watercraft motors. Off-road vehicles are defined to include all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles, golf carts, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles. Additionally, the bill modifies existing tax laws to completely exempt watercraft from property taxes starting January 1, 2026, whereas previously they were taxed at gradually reducing rates. The legislation aims to reduce the tax burden on recreational and personal use vehicles and watercraft, potentially providing financial relief to owners of such equipment and potentially encouraging recreational and leisure activities by making these items more affordable to own.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2014/