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KS SB267
KS SB267Providing sales tax exemptions for certain services purchased on behalf of a provider in the provision of communication services and certain purchases by the Kansas fairgrounds foundation and modifying the definition of alcoholic beverages for purposes of the retailers' sales tax.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning sales taxation; relating to definitions and exemptions; modifying the definition of alcoholic beverages; providing exemptions for certain services purchased on behalf of a provider in the provision of communication services and certain purchases by the Kansas fairgrounds foundation; amending K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3602 and 79- 3606 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Kansas sales tax laws, focusing on three main areas. First, it modifies the definition of alcoholic beverages by changing the minimum alcohol content from 0.05% to 0.5%. Second, the bill provides a sales tax exemption for equipment, machinery, software, and services purchased by communications service providers for use in providing internet, telecommunications, or video services. Third, it creates a sales tax exemption for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation for purchases related to constructing, equipping, or maintaining buildings on the Kansas state fairgrounds. The bill also adds provisions for refunding sales tax paid on newly exempted purchases before the bill's effective date and includes standard language about when the specific exemptions will expire. These changes aim to update existing tax laws, support communications infrastructure development, and provide financial assistance to specific nonprofit organizations like the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Assessment and Taxation (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Assessment and Taxation (on 02/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb267/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb267_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb267_00_0000.pdf |
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