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HCR 5014

Proposing to amend article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section establishing the freedom from taxes fund, establishing the Kansas citizens freedom review board, authorizing the board to review tax exemptions and approve or eliminate such exemptions and eliminating the state-imposed property taxes and income and privilege taxes.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Proposes constitutional amendment eliminating Kansas income, property, and privilege taxes without specifying replacement revenue, creating potential multi-billion dollar budget crisis.

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Bill Summary · HCR 5014

Legislative bill overview

HCR 5014 proposes a constitutional amendment that would eliminate Kansas's state-imposed property taxes, income taxes, and privilege taxes while creating a "Freedom from Taxes Fund" and a "Kansas Citizens Freedom Review Board" to evaluate existing tax exemptions. This is a constitutional resolution requiring voter approval and would fundamentally restructure Kansas's tax system.

Why this is important

State income and property taxes fund education, infrastructure, healthcare programs, and other essential services. Eliminating these revenue sources without identifying replacement funding mechanisms would create a substantial fiscal crisis requiring either massive cuts to state services, new alternative tax sources, or reallocation of existing revenues. This directly affects every Kansas resident's access to public education, road maintenance, and state-funded programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal viability: The bill provides no mechanism for replacing hundreds of millions in annual state revenue, raising questions about how schools, universities, and social services would be funded
  • Vague implementation: The "Freedom from Taxes Fund" and review board are undefined; unclear how tax exemptions relate to eliminating the taxes themselves
  • Regressive impact: Removing income taxes (progressive) while potentially relying on sales or consumption taxes (regressive) could shift the tax burden toward lower-income Kansans
  • Constitutional amendment threshold: Requires voter approval, making passage uncertain but representing a dramatic policy shift if approved

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

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