Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.
Impact
If approved, this amendment will have significant implications for state laws regarding voting and election procedures in Kansas. It will not only reinforce the importance of the right to vote but will also provide a clearer legal framework that protects it. This could lead to the establishment of laws and regulations that are more favorable to voter access and participation, thereby potentially increasing voter turnout and engagement in the political process.
Summary
SCR1603 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution proposing an amendment to the Bill of Rights in the Kansas Constitution, specifically to enshrine the right to vote as an explicit political right. The resolution seeks to clarify that political power is inherent in the people, emphasizing that all free governments are founded on this principle. By amending the constitution to include the right to vote, the bill aims to provide a stronger foundation for ensuring that voting laws and regulations align with this basic right, safeguarding it against potential violations.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SCR1603 may include debates over the implications of enshrining the right to vote in the constitution. Proponents argue that this amendment is crucial for protecting against future legislative actions that could undermine voting rights. However, opponents may express concerns about the practicality and necessity of such an amendment, questioning whether it adds any substantial protections not already provided by existing laws. The resolution's potential impact on current voting regulations and the process of amending the constitution itself are also likely to be topics of debate.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.
Senate Substitute for HCR 5011 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property classified as mobile homes.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax assessed value increases for real property in any subclass and personal property classified as mobile homes.
Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessed valuation for real property used for residential purposes from 111/2% to 9%.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to prohibit the levy of any property tax by the state or any political or taxing subdivision of the state.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to value residential real, commercial and industrial real property and mobile homes property based on the fair market value or average fair market value of the residential portion and providing the legislature the authority to establish valuation limits for any classes or subclasses of property.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to value residential real property, commercial and industrial real property and mobile homes personal property based on the fair market value or average fair market value and providing that the legislature may provide by law for the freezing of property tax valuations for owner-occupied residential property of qualifying seniors.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to decrease the assessment percentage used to determine the assessed value of real property used for residential purposes and mobile homes used for residential purposes from 11½% to 9% for purposes of property taxation.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.
Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide a property tax exemption from all school district levies for residential property that is owned by and the principal place of residence of a person who is 60 years of age or older.