Bill > SB35

This bill eliminates the existing state property tax levies for the Kansas educational building fund and the state institutions building fund, replacing them with direct transfers from the state general fund. Specifically, the bill discontinues the current property tax levies of 1 mill for the educational building fund and 0.5 mill for the state institutions building fund in 2025. Instead, starting in July 2026, the bill mandates direct transfers from the state general fund: $56 million annually to the Kansas educational building fund and $25 million annually to the state institutions building fund. The annual transfers to the educational building fund will be adjusted each year based on the average percentage change in statewide property valuation over the preceding 10 years, while the state institutions building fund transfer will increase by 2% annually. These funds will continue to be used for construction, reconstruction, equipment, and repair of buildings and grounds at state educational institutions and other state institutions, as well as for debt service on related revenue bonds. The bill ensures that these transfers are subject to legislative appropriation and do not constitute a direct state debt obligation.

Budget and Finance

Assessment and Taxation (Senate)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb35/