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SB 73

Modifying deadlines for mailing property tax statements to taxpayers and certification of tax levies to the director of property valuation to be earlier than the current deadlines and providing for the county clerk's use of the previous year's budget when a taxing subdivision fails to timely file its budget.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 73 speeds up Kansas property tax statement mailing and levy certification deadlines while allowing county clerks to use prior-year budgets if taxing subdivisions miss filing deadlines.

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Bill Summary · SB 73

Legislative bill overview

SB 73 accelerates the timeline for Kansas counties to mail property tax statements to taxpayers and certify tax levies to the Director of Property Valuation. Additionally, the bill establishes a fallback mechanism allowing county clerks to use the previous year's budget when a taxing subdivision fails to submit its budget on time.

Why is this important

Property tax statement deadlines directly affect when taxpayers receive critical financial information needed for planning and payments. Earlier certification deadlines could reduce administrative delays in the tax collection process. The budget fallback provision prevents administrative gridlock that could otherwise delay or prevent tax collection entirely when jurisdictions miss submission deadlines.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Accelerated deadlines may strain county clerk offices, particularly in smaller, less-resourced counties, without corresponding funding increases
  • Taxing subdivision concerns: School districts and other taxing bodies may argue tighter budget submission deadlines are operationally unrealistic, especially mid-fiscal-year when budgets aren't finalized
  • Fairness of budget rollover: Using prior-year budgets as default may disadvantage jurisdictions needing budget increases for legitimate operational growth, inflation, or new services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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